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Now I'm writing about contemporary Los Angeles from memory. My process was to hang out, observe, research what I was writing about, and almost immediately go back to my office and write those sections. So it was a very close transfer between observation and writing.
Michael Connelly

Meaning of "observation" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OBSERVATION

observation  [ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OBSERVATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Observation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OBSERVATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Observation

Observation is the active acquisition of information from a primary source. In living beings, observation employs the senses. In science, observation can also involve the recording of data via the use of instruments. The term may also refer to any data collected during the scientific activity.

Definition of observation in the English dictionary

The first definition of observation in the dictionary is the act of observing or the state of being observed. Other definition of observation is a comment or remark. Observation is also detailed examination of phenomena prior to analysis, diagnosis, or interpretation.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OBSERVATION


activation
ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən
conservation
ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən
cultivation
ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən
deactivation
dɪˌæktɪˈveɪʃən
denervation
ˌdenəˈveɪʃən
deprivation
ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən
derivation
ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən
elevation
ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən
excavation
ˌekskəˈveɪʃən
inactivation
ɪnˌæktɪˈveɪʃən
innovation
ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən
motivation
ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən
novation
nəʊˈveɪʃən
ovation
əʊˈveɪʃən
preservation
ˌprɛzəˈveɪʃən
reactivation
riːˌæktɪˈveɪʃən
renovation
ˌrenəˈveɪʃən
reservation
ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃən
salvation
sælˈveɪʃən
starvation
stɑːˈveɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OBSERVATION

observable
observableness
observably
observance
observancy
observant
observantly
observation balloon
observation car
observation deck
observation post
observation satellite
observation tower
observation ward
observational
observationally
observative
observator
observatories
observatory

WORDS THAT END LIKE OBSERVATION

accreditation
action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
documentation
duration
education
evaluation
excitation

Synonyms and antonyms of observation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «OBSERVATION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «observation» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of observation

Translation of «observation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OBSERVATION

Find out the translation of observation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of observation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «observation» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

观察
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

observación
570 millions of speakers

English

observation
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अवलोकन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الملاحظة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

наблюдение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

observação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পর্যবেক্ষণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

observation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pemerhatian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Beobachtung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

観察
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

관찰
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pengamatan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quan sát
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கவனிப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निरीक्षण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gözlem
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

osservazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

obserwacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спостереження
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

observație
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παρατήρηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

waarneming
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

observation
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

observasjon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of observation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OBSERVATION»

The term «observation» is very widely used and occupies the 8.164 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OBSERVATION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «observation» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «observation» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about observation

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10 QUOTES WITH «OBSERVATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word observation.
1
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
For this reason, the expansion of relations with all countries is on the agenda of the Islamic Republic of Iran. I mean balanced relationships, based on mutual respect and observation of each other's rights.
2
Amos Bronson Alcott
Observation more than books and experience more than persons, are the prime educators.
3
Marcus Aurelius
Nothing has such power to broaden the mind as the ability to investigate systematically and truly all that comes under thy observation in life.
4
Robert Baden-Powell
If you make listening and observation your occupation you will gain much more than you can by talk.
5
Bruce Barton
The five steps in teaching an employee new skills are preparation, explanation, showing, observation and supervision.
6
John Buford
Shortly after this, I placed my command on our extreme left, to watch and fight the enemy should he make another attack, and went to Cemetary Hill for observation.
7
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man's observation, not overturning it.
8
Robert Carlyle
There are a lot of things that make up a performance, a lot of technical things. It isn't always just about pulling it up from the darkest recesses of your mind or your heart. It's your experience and your observation.
9
Hayden Christensen
Actors are observers. They're trying to have an understanding of human sensibility. And how do you have that accurate observation if you regard yourself as someone of great importance? When you're the one constantly being observed, because they view you as a celebrity? It's all wrong.
10
Michael Connelly
Now I'm writing about contemporary Los Angeles from memory. My process was to hang out, observe, research what I was writing about, and almost immediately go back to my office and write those sections. So it was a very close transfer between observation and writing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBSERVATION»

Discover the use of observation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to observation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Practical Guide to Child Observation and Assessment
This best-selling book has been completely revised to provide a fully up-to-date guide to observation and assessment techniques.
Christine Hobart, Jill Frankel, 2004
2
Classroom Observation Tasks: A Resource Book for Language ...
This book is suitable for teachers, trainee teachers, teacher trainers and others involved in school-based teacher support, teacher development and trainer training.
Ruth Wajnryb, 1992
3
Observation and Its Application to Social Work: Rather Like ...
The Tavistock Model of Observation, whic is informaed by psychiatric ideas (especially those of Melanie Klein and Wilfred Bion) forms the theoretical basis of this general book on the role of observation in social work.
Pat Le Riche, Karen Tanner, 1998
4
Histories of Scientific Observation
Includes bibliographical referrences and index.
Lorraine Daston, Elizabeth Lunbeck, 2011
5
An Introduction to Classroom Observation
With a new preface from Professor Richard Pring, the classic edition of this indispensible text is for a new generation of education professionals serious about becoming good teachers and researchers.
Edward Conrad Wragg, 2012
6
Participant Observation: A Guide for Fieldworkers
Explores participant observation in this guide to the systematic collection of data in naturalistic settings - communities in many different cultures - to achieve an understanding of the most fundamental processes and patterns of social ...
Kathleen M. DeWalt, Billie R. DeWalt, 2011
7
Participant observation
This book brings informations such as writing an ethnography, taking a cultural inventory, discovering cultural themes, making a componential analysis, selected observations, taxonomic analysis, focused observations, domain analysis, ...
James P. Spradley, 1980
8
Observation of the Earth and Its Environment: Survey of ...
This book is about spaceborne missions and instruments.
Herbert J. Kramer, 2002
9
Child Observation for the Early Years: 9780857257451
This is a key text for all those studying for degrees and foundation degrees in early childhood, early years and related disciplines and for candidates on EYPS pathways.
Ioanna Palaiologou, 2012
10
Developments in Infant Observation: The Tavistock Model
Twelve contributors bring academic theories relating to child development to life in this revealing study. Areas covered include: intergenerational child-rearing, nurture and nature, and the origins of emotional disturbance.
Susan Reid, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBSERVATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term observation is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Tread lightly before using classroom observation to judge professors …
Even those who feel that student evaluations are still valuable for faculty evaluation feel that gaining additional data through observation is a ... «Inside Higher Ed, Jul 15»
2
Aloha Tower observation deck closing for maintenance work
During this time, crews will be painting and varnishing the interior and exterior of the tower. The observation deck will reopen to the public on ... «KHON2, Jul 15»
3
TORM A/S - Observation status removed
TORM A/S' observation status is removed as the company has completed the restructuring and has published a prospectus for the newly ... «GlobeNewswire, Jul 15»
4
The Observation Deck: Priorities Change with the Seasons
At the February 23 Town Meeting taxpayers supported, against the recommendations of the board of selectman, finance committee and town ... «CapeNews.net, Jul 15»
5
Guatemalan ex-dictator Rios Montt ordered to hospital for …
GUATEMALA CITY — A Guatemalan court has ordered former dictator Efrain Rios Montt put in a psychiatric hospital for nine days' observation, ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
6
Instead of Running Away, Beachgoer Made Observation About …
A Florida beachgoer was captured on video Monday grabbing a hammerhead shark by its tail and pulling it to shore after he noticed it was in ... «TheBlaze.com, Jul 15»
7
Observation of Louisville's bike lanes reveals confusion, contention …
Contention, confusion and concern are being met by frustration, fear and a fight for space on Louisville roads. «WDRB, Jul 15»
8
WVU Summer Drawing Academy Showcases Art and Observation
Children who have been participating in the Energy Express summer program showed off their work on Thursday night. Children who have ... «WBOY-TV, Jul 15»
9
Views from the upcoming One Liberty observation deck
In Fall 2015, Philadelphia will open its own observation deck at the ... Cory J Popp gives us an early view of the observation deck, which will ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
10
Connected Play: Importance of purposeful, intentional observation
Meytal Barak, a mom of two and creator of Connected Play, returns with a quick tip focused on the importance of intentional observation for ... «WRAL.com, Jul 15»

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