observation

nounB1 · Intermediate

Watching something carefully.

Meanings of «observation»

1 · noun

watching something carefully

The scientist wrote down her observation of the bear's behavior.

2 · noun

a comment made after noticing something

My teacher made an interesting observation about my essay.

Similar: remark comment note

Translation

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The difference between similar words

something said about something

commentsomething you say about a thing or ideaShe made a comment about my hair.

remarka short thing said, often without much planningHis rude remark upset everyone.

observationsomething you notice and then say; more thoughtfulThat is a clever observation.

statementsomething said or written clearly and officiallyThe company made a statement to the press.

careful watching of people or things

observationwatching carefully to learn somethingScientists learn about birds through careful observation.

monitoringchecking something regularly over timeRegular monitoring helps doctors see how the patient is doing.

supervisionwatching people to make sure they act rightSmall children need adult supervision near the pool.

surveillancesecret or official watching, often by policeThe police kept the house under surveillance.

Word family

observe B1 · verbobservation B1 · nounobserver B2 · nounobservable B2 · adjectiveobservant B2 · adjectiveobservatory B2 · noun

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