observation
US /ˌɑːb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɑːb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/
1.
observation, surveillance
the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information.
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Careful observation of the patient's symptoms is crucial for diagnosis.
Une observation attentive des symptômes du patient est cruciale pour le diagnostic.
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The scientist conducted a long-term observation of the stars.
Le scientifique a mené une observation à long terme des étoiles.
2.
observation, remarque
a remark, statement, or comment based on something one has noticed.
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He made an interesting observation about human behavior.
Il a fait une observation intéressante sur le comportement humain.
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Her observations were always insightful and to the point.
Ses observations étaient toujours perspicaces et pertinentes.