observation (n.)

  1. the act of making and recording a measurement

  2. the act of observing; taking a patient look

    [ Syn: observance , watching ]

  3. a remark expressing careful consideration

    [ Syn: reflection , reflexion ]

  4. facts learned by observing; he reported his observations to the mayor'

  5. the act of noticing or paying attention; he escaped the notice of the police

    [ Syn: notice , observance ]

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