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observations

NOUN

attention, scrutiny

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion consideration examination experience information inspection investigation knowledge measurement note perception remark research review study surveillance view

STRONG

check cognition cognizance detection estimation heedfulness mark mind monitoring notice once-over overlook probe regard search supervision watching

WEAK

ascertainment noticing recognizing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

heedlessness ignorance neglect unobservance

STRONG

disbelief

WEAK

inattention indifference no comment thoughtlessness

NOUN

comment on something scrutinized

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commentary finding note opinion reflection remark thought

STRONG

annotation comeback crack mention mouthful pronouncement saying utterance wisecrack

WEAK

catch phrase obiter dictum say so

Antonyms

STRONG

silence

WEAK

heedlessness inattention indifference neglect no comment thoughtlessness

Example Sentences

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Researchers tracked a point between the octopus's eyes on the mantle, the part of the body comparable to a head, using overhead observations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The distinctive ripple pattern appeared again in observations collected on April 14, showing that the storm's influence on the atmosphere persisted over multiple days.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Though aimed at fans, there is in theory nothing stopping an opposition member of staff from turning up and recording observations.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The EFL's commission said it was "deplorable" of the club to have used junior staff members to "conduct the clandestine observations".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Defeasible knowledge, knowledge that might be corrected in the light of new observations, was merely opinion or probability.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton