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      observation
      noun
      The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)
      The act of noting and recording some event; or the record of such noting.
      A remark or comment.
      A judgement based on observing.
      Performance of what is prescribed; adherence in practice; observance.
      A regime under which a subject is routinely observed.
      (stochastics) A realization of a random variable.
      Roots
      servoserv- · Latin · keep, guard
      Synonyms for observation
      reflectionnobservancenwatchingnremarknnoticensurveillancencommentvviewingnespialnstakeoutncommentaryn
      Words related to observation
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