Observation
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
the careful, close examination of an object, process, or other phenomenon for the purpose of collecting data about it or drawing conclusions.
Framework senses
- §1
- the careful, close examination of an object, process, or other phenomenon for the purpose of collecting data about it or drawing conclusions.
- §1
- a piece of information received online from users, sensors, or other knowledge sources
- §1
- the act of observing
- §2
- the act of making and recording a measurement
- §3
- the act of noticing or paying attention
- §4
- facts learned by observing
- §5
- a remark expressing careful consideration