observation
nounHow many syllables in observation?
There are 4 syllables in the word observation.How to pronounce observation:
Definition of observation:
- observation (noun):
- the act of making and recording a measurement.
- an act or instance of observing a custom, rule, or law
- detailed examination of something before analysis, diagnosis, or interpretation
Synonyms for observation:
advertency
attention
awareness
care
cognition
cognizance
consciousness
consideration
contemplation
ear
examination
eye
heed
inspection
investigation
knowledge
measure
measurement
measuring
mind
mindfulness
monitoring
note
notice
observance
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Antonyms for observation:
abandon
absent-mindedness
apathy
avoidance
blank
callousness
carelessness
casualness
complacence
dereliction
detachment
disbelief
disdain
disfavor
disfavour
disinclination
disinterest
disinterestedness
dispassionateness
disregard
disrespect
distance
dullness
failure
forgetfulness
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In certain poetic forms, like the sonnet, syllable count per line is strictly regulated to achieve a specific rhythmic effect.
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