1 [U,C] the act of watching sb/sth carefully for a period of time, especially to learn sth:
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. * results based on scientific observations * We managed to escape observation (= we were not seen). * The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). * She has outstanding powers of observation (= the ability to notice things around her). * an observation post / tower (= a place from where sb, especially an enemy, can be watched)
2 [C] ~ (about / on sth) a comment, especially based on sth you have seen, heard or read:
He began by making a few general observations about the report. * She has some interesting observations on possible future developments.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is observation a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, observation is tagged as noun.
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