Definitions

1. noun

the act of carefully watching or paying attention to something, especially in order to learn or understand it

“The researcher made a detailed observation of the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.”

2. noun

a remark or comment made about something

“My observation about the weather was that it would be a rainy day.”

3. noun

the act of using a telescope or other instrument to study the sky and the positions of the stars and planets

“The astronomer made an observation of the new comet using her telescope.”

4. verb

to pay attention to something, especially in order to learn or understand it

“She observed the child’s behavior and realized that it was a result of her upbringing.”

5. verb

to notice or remark on something

“I observed that the new policy had a significant impact on the company’s profits.”