Observation

Definition of Observation

Ob`ser`va´tion

The act or the faculty of observing or taking notice; the act of seeing, or of fixing the mind upon, anything.

My observation, which very seldom lies.

- Shak.

The result of an act, or of acts, of observing; view; reflection; conclusion; judgment.

In matters of human prudence, we shall find the greatest advantage in making wise observations on our conduct.

- I. Watts.

An expression of an opinion or judgment upon what one has observed; a remark.

To observations which ourselves we make
We grow more partial for the observer's sake.

- Pope.

Performance of what is prescribed; adherence in practice; observance.

We are to procure dispensation or leave to omit the observation of it in such circumstances.

- Jer. Taylor.

(Science) The act of recognizing and noting some fact or occurrence in nature, as an aurora, a corona, or the structure of an animal.

To take an observation
(Naut.) to ascertain the altitude of a heavenly body, with a view to fixing a vessel's position at sea.

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