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Observation (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The act of observing; taking a patient look.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The scientist spent hours in quiet observation of the birds, taking note of their behavior and habitat.
Her keen observation skills allowed her to notice the subtle changes in her patient's condition.
The artist's observation of the cityscape was reflected in the vivid details of her painting.
The detective's observation of the suspect's body language revealed a telling inconsistency in his alibi.
The student's observation of the experiment's results led her to question the initial hypothesis.

A remark expressing careful consideration.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The act of making and recording a measurement.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The astronomer made an observation of the celestial event and recorded it in her notebook.
The teacher guided the students to make careful observations of the plants during the experiment.
To record accurate observations, scientists often use precise instruments such as microscopes.
As part of her field research, the biologist took observations of the local wildlife over several months.
Making observations is a critical part of the scientific method, allowing researchers to test their hypotheses.