observation

simple noun39 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7

denotes a thorough and attentive examination

implies watching from a short distance or with great attention

focuses on examining all elements or aspects of something

observation without intermediaries; seeing for oneself

observation made in a systematic way to gather data for scientific study

observation conducted according to a fixed plan or system

observation of a patient for medical purposes

observation gained by direct personal experience

a basic or straightforward act of noticing something

the act of seeing or watching something

observation conducted in a natural environment, not in a laboratory

observation based on, concerned with, or verifiable by experience rather than theory

the activity of observing celestial bodies and phenomena

observation done without much thought or planning

a broad or non-specific remark

a remark that is correct and precise

a remark expressing an individual's opinion

a remark that shows a deep understanding of a person or situation

a first remark or comment on a subject

a remark that is very quick to notice and understand things

a remark showing sensitive insight

a remark showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people

an introductory remark before the main part

a remark that shows sharp powers of judgment

a remark based on one's personal experience or view

a remark made at the beginning of a process or study

refers to someone's ability to notice things

used to specify what is being observed

means being watched carefully, often by authorities or doctors

typically used when someone is admitted to a hospital for monitoring

used to specify the general topic of the remark

similar to 'about', often implies a more formal or detailed comment

used to specify the source of the observation or remark

the most common way to say you are stating a remark

a slightly more formal way to state a remark, often as a contribution