Definition of observation

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Observation (n.) The act of recognizing and noting some fact or occurrence in nature, as an aurora, a corona, or the structure of an animal..

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Megameter :: Megameter (n.) An instrument for determining longitude by observation of the stars.
Doctrinal :: Doctrinal (a.) Pertaining to, or containing, doctrine or something taught and to be believed; as, a doctrinal observation..
Minute :: Minute (a.) Attentive to small things; paying attention to details; critical; particular; precise; as, a minute observer; minute observation..
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To pass over, or traverse, with the eye or with an instrument of observation; as, to sweep the heavens with a telescope..
Close :: Close (v. t.) Out of the way observation; secluded; secret; hidden.
Commonplace :: Commonplace (a.) Common; ordinary; trite; as, a commonplace person, or observation..
Reckoning :: Reckoning (n.) The calculation of a ship's position, either from astronomical observations, or from the record of the courses steered and distances sailed as shown by compass and log, -- in the latter case called dead reckoning (see under Dead); -- also used for dead reckoning in contradistinction to observation..
Zoophytological :: Zoophytological (a.) Of or pertaining to zoophytology; as, zoophytological observations..
Astrotheology :: Astrotheology (n.) Theology founded on observation or knowledge of the celestial bodies.
Eyesight :: Eyesight (n.) Sight of the eye; the sense of seeing; view; observation.
A Posteriori :: A posteriori () Characterizing that kind of reasoning which derives propositions from the observation of facts, or by generalizations from facts arrives at principles and definitions, or infers causes from effects. This is the reverse of a priori reasoning..
Note :: Note (n.) State of being under observation.
Hydrometrical :: Hydrometrical (a.) Made by means of an hydrometer; as, hydrometric observations..
Observation :: Observation (n.) Hence: An expression of an opinion or judgment upon what one has observed; a remark.
Watch :: Watch (v. i.) The act of watching; forbearance of sleep; vigil; wakeful, vigilant, or constantly observant attention; close observation; guard; preservative or preventive vigilance; formerly, a watching or guarding by night..
Theodolitic :: Theodolitic (a.) Of or pertaining to a theodolite; made by means of a theodolite; as, theodolitic observations..
Aprosos :: Aprosos (a. & adv.) By the way; to the purpose; suitably to the place or subject; -- a word used to introduce an incidental observation, suited to the occasion, though not strictly belonging to the narration..
Remark :: Remark (n.) Act of remarking or attentively noticing; notice or observation.
Noticeable :: Noticeable (a.) Capable of being observed; worthy of notice; likely to attract observation; conspicous.
Lookout :: Lookout (n.) The place from which such observation is made.
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