The meaning of Observation

noun

A note by way of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram.

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Marginal annotations

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A short explanation or note added to a text or image, or the act of adding short explanations or notes

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The annotation of literary texts makes them more accessible., the revised edition of the book inclu…

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Notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important.

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He drew attention to three spelling mistakes

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The act of directing the mind to listen, see, or understand; notice

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In order to learn anything, you have to pay attention., it’s hard to command the attention of 23 ei…

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Written on an envelope or at the top of a letter to show who should read it

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Letters should be marked for the attention of jane mills.

noun

A verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction.

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You asked for comments on the new proposals

verb

Express an opinion or reaction in speech or writing.

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The company would not comment on the venture

verb

To express an opinion

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The lawyer won’t comment publicly on the case., [ c ] one of his comments had to do with the state …

noun

Careful thought, typically over a period of time.

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Your case needs very careful investigation and consideration

noun

The act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting

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He showed very little consideration for anyone but himself., [ c ] financial considerations were a …

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In a contract, something with financial value that is given in exchange for something else, for example, a bank loan that is made in exchange for the borrower's promise to repay it

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From the wording of the agreement it was clear that the initial payment was part of the considerati…

noun

A formal or explicit statement or announcement.

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A declaration of love

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An official, public, usually written statement

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A customs declaration, a declaration of principles, the american declaration of independence

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An official or public statement about something, or the act of making a statement

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Make/sign a declaration the board made a public declaration of support for its chairman., the ilo's…

noun

A detailed inspection or study.

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An examination of marketing behaviour

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The act or process of carefully looking at someone or something to learn about its condition or to discover facts

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[ c ] you have to have a physical examination/exam in order to get life insurance., [ u ] the evide…

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The process of checking something carefully in order to discover new information or prove particular facts

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Examination of sth the review includes a detailed examination of city records., close/comprehensive…

noun

An emotional state or reaction.

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A feeling of joy

adjective

Showing emotion or sensitivity.

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She was a feeling child

verb

Be aware of (a person or object) through touching or being touched.

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She felt someone touch her shoulder

noun

The action of finding someone or something.

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A local doctor reported the finding of numerous dead rats

verb

Discover or perceive by chance or unexpectedly.

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Lindsey looked up to find neil watching her

noun

Information that has been discovered esp. by detailed study

noun

An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence.

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His first impressions of manchester were very positive

noun

An idea or opinion of what someone or something is like

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It makes a bad impression if you’re late for an interview., [ + that clause ] i get the impression …

noun

A single time that an internet advertisement is seen by a user

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They market a company's product for a fixed rate per 1,000 impressions., this is the second impress…

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Careful examination or scrutiny.

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On closer inspection it looked like a fossil

noun

The act of looking at something carefully in order to discover information

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[ u ] at first she suspected that the letter was a forgery, but on closer inspection (= looked at m…

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The act of looking at something carefully to check its quality or condition

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Carry out/make an inspection normally you will carry out an inspection of the goods as soon as poss…

verb

Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time; keep under systematic review.

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Equipment was installed to monitor air quality

noun

A device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of something.

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A heart monitor

noun

A television receiver used in a studio to select or verify the picture being broadcast from a particular camera.

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The playback can be displayed on an external television screen or monitor

noun

A brief record of points or ideas written down as an aid to memory.

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I'll make a note in my diary

verb

Notice or pay particular attention to (something).

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He noted his mother's unusual gaiety

noun

A view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

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That, in my opinion, is right

noun

The ideas that a person or a group of people have about something or someone, which are based mainly on their feelings and beliefs, or a single idea of this type

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[ c ] when you're a teenager you've got strong opinions on/about everything., [ c ] mcguinness was …

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A thought or belief about something or someone

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An opinion on sth what's your opinion on britain joining the euro?, have/hold an opinion she has st…

noun

A formal or authoritative announcement or declaration.

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Distrust of the pronouncements of politicians was endemic

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An official or formal statement

noun

The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.

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The reflection of light

noun

Something that shows, expresses, or is a sign of something

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Their finely decorated home is a reflection of their good taste., the team’s losses of late seem to…

verb

Say something as a comment; mention.

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‘tom's looking peaky,’ she remarked

noun

A written or spoken comment.

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I decided to ignore his rude remarks

verb

To give a spoken statement of an opinion or thought

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[ + (that) clause ] she remarked (that) she’d be home late., [ i ] all his friends remarked on the …

noun

A thing that is caused or produced by something else; a consequence or outcome.

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The tower collapsed as a result of safety violations

verb

Occur or follow as the consequence of something.

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Anger may result from an argument

noun

Something that happens or exists because of something else

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The mayor says crime is lower as a result of good police work., a lot of people survived the crash …

noun

A formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

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A comprehensive review of uk defence policy

verb

Assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

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The home secretary was called on to review britain's gun laws

verb

Look at again; examine again

noun

Critical observation or examination.

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The policy came under scrutiny last month

noun

The careful and detailed examination of something

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Will the candidates stand up under all that scrutiny?

noun

The careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it

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Be subjected to/come under scrutiny the figures are likely to come under close scrutiny.

noun

A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.

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Do you agree with this statement?

verb

Officially assess (a child) as having special educational needs.

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A reassessment of statemented children

noun

Something that is said, esp. formally and officially

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The candidate made a statement to the press., a fashion statement, they wore the armbands as a poli…

noun

The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.

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The study of english

verb

Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.

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I studied classics at college

verb

Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject

noun

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

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He found himself put under surveillance by british military intelligence

noun

The act of watching a person or a place, esp. a person believed to be involved with criminal activity or a place where criminals gather

Usage examples:

The parking lot is kept under video surveillance.

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.

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The author provides a survey of the relevant literature

verb

Determining opinions by interviewing people

noun

The profession or work of examining and recording the area and features of a piece of land so as to construct a map, plan, or detailed description of it.

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A chartered surveyor has acquired a practical knowledge of surveying

verb

Look closely at or examine (someone or something).

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Her green eyes surveyed him coolly

verb

Present participle of survey

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He got out of the car to survey the damage., she has written a book which surveys (= describes in d…

noun

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

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Maggie had a sudden thought

verb

Past and past participle of think.

verb

Have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something.

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She thought that nothing would be the same again

noun

A spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.

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He whispered, as if to lend his utterances an added confidentiality

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Something that someone says

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The senator's recent utterances were promptly rebutted by three of his colleagues on monday., she h…

noun

The action of inspecting or looking at something.

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The owner may allow viewing by appointment

verb

Look at or inspect.

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The public can view the famous hall with its unique staircase

noun

An occasion for a special look at an exhibition, film, etc.

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We've been invited to a private viewing, before the exhibition opens.

verb

Look at or observe attentively over a period of time.

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Lucy watched him go

noun

A small timepiece worn typically on a strap on one's wrist.

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My watch had stopped

noun

An act or instance of carefully observing someone or something over a period of time.

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The security forces have been keeping a close watch on our activities