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observation

/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ /-ˈveɪʃn̩/

Meanings
noun
The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)

Examples :

"The teacher's observation of the student's progress showed that he was struggling with math. "
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Related Words

Illustration philosophically

philosophically adverb

/ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkli/ /ˌfɪləˈzɒfɪkli/

In a philosophical manner.

"My sister approached the problem philosophically, considering all the possible outcomes before making a decision. "

Illustration instructions

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration recording

recording verb

/rɪˈkɔːrdɪŋ/ /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

To make a record of information.

"I wanted to record every detail of what happened, for the benefit of future generations."

Illustration observing

observing verb

/ɒbˈzɜːvɪŋ/ /əbˈzɝvɪŋ/

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

"From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."

Illustration observance

observance noun

/əbˈzɜːvəns/ /əbˈzɝvəns/

The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.

"The school requires strict observance of the dress code. "

Illustration assignment

assignment noun

/əˈsaɪnmənt/ /æˈsaɪnmənt/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

Illustration prescribed

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

Illustration struggling

struggling verb

/ˈstɹʌɡlɪŋ/

To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

Illustration phenomenal

phenomenal adjective

/fəˈnɑmənəl/ /fɪˈnɑmənəl/

Very remarkable; highly extraordinary; amazing.

"The student's phenomenal improvement in math impressed all the teachers. "

Illustration judgement

judgement noun

/dʒʌdʒmənt/

The act of judging.

"The teacher's judgement of the student's essay will determine their grade. "

Illustration performance

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"