observation
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“The annoying thing is this is more of a short-term thing and it’s not really a function of positioning metrics…it’s more an observation when speaking to other traders,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
A short walk along an irrigation canal leads to a weathered observation deck rising two stories above a patchwork of saturated flats where saltgrass, iodine bush and cattail take root.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Using an inflatable Moon globe, they practiced seeing how the angle of the sun changed the colors and textures of the lunar surface, honing their observation and note-taking skills for the big moment.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
She did not expect this observation to lead her into the study of deep-sea microbial mats.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Halloa being a general observation which I had usually observed to be best answered by itself, I said, “Halloa!” politely omitting young fellow.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
Vocabulary lists containing observation
The Scientific Method
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The ACT Science Test: The Scientific Method
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Common Core Grades 7–8, List 5
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