observation
nounDivide observation into syllables:
ob · ser · va · tion
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:
caremindawarenesseyeperusalattentioninvestigationmeasurescrutinyconsciousnessShow 15 more
Antonyms for observation:
inattentivenessdisdaindisinclinationsloppinessunfamiliaritylaxityspontaneityforgetfulnessquietdistanceShow 15 more
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