make an observation
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observation — n. comment 1) to make an observation 2) an astute, keen, penetrating, shrewd observation 3) a personal observation 4) an observation about 5) an observation that + clause (she made the astute observation that the whole matter had been… … Combinatory dictionary
observation — noun 1 (C, U) the process of watching something or someone carefully for a period of time: a study based on detailed observation of a group of 20 patients | a result of scientific observation | under observation (=being watched continuously by… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
observation */*/*/ — UK [ˌɒbzə(r)ˈveɪʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌɑbzərˈveɪʃ(ə)n] noun Word forms observation : singular observation plural observations 1) [uncountable] the process of watching someone or something carefully, in order to find something out She s been admitted to… … English dictionary
observation — ob|ser|va|tion [ ,abzər veıʃn ] noun *** 1. ) uncount the process of watching someone or something carefully, in order to find something out: She s been admitted to the hospital for observation. observation of: a detailed observation of the birds … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Observation tower — in Auersberg, Saxony, Germany. An observation tower is a structure used to view events from a long distance and to create a full 360 degree range of vision. They are usually at least 20 metres (65.6 ft) tall and made from stone, iron, and… … Wikipedia
Observation — Ob ser*va tion, n. [L. observatio: cf. F. observation.] 1. The act or the faculty of observing or taking notice; the act of seeing, or of fixing the mind upon, anything. [1913 Webster] My observation, which very seldom lies. Shak. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Observation — Observations redirects here. For the travel book, see Observations (Pierre Belon). For other uses, see Observation (disambiguation). Observation is either an activity of a living being, such as a human, consisting of receiving knowledge of the… … Wikipedia
observation — noun 1 examination ADJECTIVE ▪ careful, close, detailed ▪ direct, first hand ▪ systematic ▪ casual … Collocations dictionary
observation — [[t]ɒ̱bzə(r)ve͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]] observations 1) N UNCOUNT Observation is the action or process of carefully watching someone or something. ...careful observation of the movement of the planets... In hospital she ll be under observation all the time.… … English dictionary
make — 1 verb past tense and past participle made, PRODUCE STH 1 (T) to produce something by working: I m going to make a cake for Sam s birthday. | Did you make that dress yourself? | a car made in Japan | They re making a documentary about the Civil… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
make — verb Make is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑batsman, ↑company, ↑factory, ↑firm, ↑picture, ↑recipe, ↑sale Make is used with these nouns as the object: ↑accommodation, ↑accompaniment, ↑accusation, ↑ … Collocations dictionary
