Observation

Meaning

the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark

the action or process of observing something carefully in order to gain information

Example Sentences

The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.

The scientist made an observation during the experiment.

Synonyms

watching, monitoring, examination, remark, study, analysis, inspection

Entry 1

watching, monitoring, examination, remark

Entry 2

examination, study, analysis, inspection

Antonyms

ignorance, neglect, inattention, oversight

Entry 1

ignorance, neglect, inattention, oversight

Entry 2

ignorance, inattention

Collocations

careful observation, direct observation, under observation, keen observation, make an observation

Entry 1

careful observation, direct observation, under observation

Entry 2

keen observation, careful observation, make an observation