Observation

/ɒbzəvˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌɑbzɝˈveɪʃən/

Observation

the process or action of carefully watching a thing or person, often for learning something about them

the act of making and recording a measurement

the act of noticing or paying attention

facts learned by observing

a remark expressing careful consideration

Example

Cosmological observations provide data about the expansion of the universe.

Observations of the cosmic microwave background support the idea of inflation.

Observations of other star systems confirm the universality of Kepler's laws.

The detective made an observation about the unusual pattern of footprints at the crime scene.

The scientific method involves systematic observation, measurement, and experimentation.

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