Observation - Definition
observation
n 1: the act of making and recording a measurement
2: the act of observing; taking a patient look [syn:
observation, observance, watching]
3: a remark expressing careful consideration [syn:
observation, reflection, reflexion]
4: facts learned by observing; "he reported his observations to
the mayor"
5: the act of noticing or paying attention; "he escaped the
notice of the police" [syn: notice, observation,
observance]