observation
noun
an act or instance of noticing or perceiving.
observations
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pluralof observation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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By combining these observations, astronomers could examine the objects' colors, estimate their sizes, and determine how they orbit the Sun.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
Rooney's novels have sold millions of copies internationally, gaining a cult following for their observations of modern relationships before the BBC television adaptation of "Normal People" brought her wider fame.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Before the observations, scientists suspected that smaller TNOs would show clear evidence of repeated collisions over billions of years.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
However, new observations from Hubble suggest that this explanation may have the process backward.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
Encouraged by the response to her caterpillar book, Maria immediately began to gather observations for a second volume.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
