Contemplation - English meaning

ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən

Contemplation – definitions in English dictionary

noun
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.
Usage examples:
The road is too busy for leisurely contemplation of the scenery
Synonims:
ViewingRegardingExaminationInspectionObservationSurveyStudyScrutinyScanningStaring atGazing atEyeing

noun
Serious and quiet thought for a period of time
Usage examples:
She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation., the nuns have an hour for silent contemp…

Contemplation translation into English

Contemplation: translate from English into Chinese

沉思, 注视, 禅

Contemplation: translate from English into Dutch

Contemplatie, Beschouwing, Overpeinzing

Contemplation: translate from English into French

Contemplation, Recueillement, Méditation, Étude

Contemplation: translate from English into German

Betrachtung, Kontemplation, Anschauung, Nachdenken, Besinnung, Erwartung

Contemplation: translate from English into Hindi

चिंतन, मनन, विचार, अवलोकन, ध्यान

Contemplation: translate from English into Italian

Contemplazione

Contemplation: translate from English into Korean

묵상, 응시, 예기

Contemplation: translate from English into Russian

Созерцание, Размышление, Рассмотрение, Изучение, Ожидание, Предположение

Contemplation: translate from English into Spanish

Contemplación, Pensamiento

Word origin

Middle English: from Old French, from Latin contemplatio(n- ), from the verb contemplari (see contemplate).

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Contemplation – similar words

contemplate

ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt

verb
Look thoughtfully for a long time at.
Usage examples:
He contemplated his image in the mirrors

verb
To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way
Usage examples:
[ t ] the owner of the team contemplated moving his football club to another city., [ t ] sharon is…

verb
To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way
Usage examples:
[ + -ing verb ] i'm contemplating going abroad for a year., they were contemplating a move to calif…

Contemplate - all meanings in English

Contemplation synonims

examination

ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

noun
A detailed inspection or study.
Usage examples:
An examination of marketing behaviour

noun
The act or process of carefully looking at someone or something to learn about its condition or to discover facts
Usage examples:
[ c ] you have to have a physical examination/exam in order to get life insurance., [ u ] the evide…

noun
The process of checking something carefully in order to discover new information or prove particular facts
Usage examples:
Examination of sth the review includes a detailed examination of city records., close/comprehensive…

Examination - all meanings in English

eyeing

ˈaɪ.ɪŋ

verb
Look at closely or with interest.
Usage examples:
Rose eyed him warily

noun
Each of a pair of globular organs of sight in the head of humans and vertebrate animals.
Usage examples:
My cat is blind in one eye

noun
A thing resembling an eye in appearance, shape, or relative position.
Usage examples:
In that box are six infrared eyes logging the position of your features so it can build up a pictur…

Eyeing - all meanings in English

inspection

ɪnˈspek.ʃən

noun
Careful examination or scrutiny.
Usage examples:
On closer inspection it looked like a fossil

noun
The act of looking at something carefully in order to discover information
Usage examples:
[ u ] at first she suspected that the letter was a forgery, but on closer inspection (= looked at m…

noun
The act of looking at something carefully to check its quality or condition
Usage examples:
Carry out/make an inspection normally you will carry out an inspection of the goods as soon as poss…

Inspection - all meanings in English

observation

noun
The action or process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone.
Usage examples:
She was brought into hospital for observation

noun
A remark made about something you have noticed
Usage examples:
She made an interesting observation about the poet’s intentions., he was admitted to the hospital f…

Observation - all meanings in English

regarding

preposition
In respect of; concerning.
Usage examples:
Your recent letter regarding the above proposal

verb
Consider or think of in a specified way.
Usage examples:
She regarded london as her base

preposition
In relation to; about
Usage examples:
I have a question regarding your last statement.

Regarding - all meanings in English

scanning

verb
Look at all parts of (something) carefully in order to detect some feature.
Usage examples:
He raised his binoculars to scan the coast

noun
An act of scanning someone or something.
Usage examples:
A quick scan of the sports page

noun
A medical examination using a scanner.
Usage examples:
A brain scan

Scanning - all meanings in English

scrutiny

noun
Critical observation or examination.
Usage examples:
The policy came under scrutiny last month

noun
The careful and detailed examination of something
Usage examples:
Will the candidates stand up under all that scrutiny?

noun
The careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it
Usage examples:
Be subjected to/come under scrutiny the figures are likely to come under close scrutiny.

Scrutiny - all meanings in English

study

noun
The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.
Usage examples:
The study of english

verb
Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.
Usage examples:
I studied classics at college

verb
Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject

Study - all meanings in English

survey

verb
Look closely at or examine (someone or something).
Usage examples:
Her green eyes surveyed him coolly

noun
A general view, examination, or description of someone or something.
Usage examples:
The author provides a survey of the relevant literature

verb
Determining opinions by interviewing people

Survey - all meanings in English

viewing

noun
The action of inspecting or looking at something.
Usage examples:
The owner may allow viewing by appointment

verb
Look at or inspect.
Usage examples:
The public can view the famous hall with its unique staircase

noun
An occasion for a special look at an exhibition, film, etc.
Usage examples:
We've been invited to a private viewing, before the exhibition opens.

Viewing - all meanings in English

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