The meaning of Contemplation

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.