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observations

/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃənz/ /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃənz/

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

Examples :

"The scientist wrote down her observations about the plant's growth each day. "
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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. "

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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 philosopher

philosopher noun

/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/

A lover of wisdom.

"My teacher is a philosopher; she always encourages us to think deeply about the world and how we can be better people. "

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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 medication

medication noun

/mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

A medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient.

"My grandmother takes several medications for her high blood pressure. "

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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 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 improvement

improvement noun

/ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/

The act of improving; advancement or growth; a bettering

"The improvement in her math scores was noticeable after she started attending extra tutoring sessions. "

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. "

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phenomenal adjective

/fəˈnɑmənəl/ /fɪˈnɑmənəl/

Very remarkable; highly extraordinary; amazing.

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

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judgement noun

/dʒʌdʒmənt/

The act of judging.

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

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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"