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observation

[ob-zur-vey-shuhn] / ˌɒb zɜrˈveɪ ʃən /




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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

An enduring military presence came to Yonaguni in 2016 with a “coastal observation unit.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Of particular concern may be Kaneva’s observation that California is particularly vulnerable as the most exposed region in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

"The findings highlight how assumptions about livestock intelligence may reflect gaps in observation rather than genuine cognitive limits," says Alice Auersperg, a cognitive biologist at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

There was an observation balloon tethered in a village occupied by the Germans so they could spot Soviet positions and tell their gunners where to fire.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein