observation
gb/ˌɑbzɚvˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɑbzɚvˈeɪʃən/
B1
Ingles
~ 1900
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B1
action
1
careful watching or noticing
The act of looking at something carefully to learn about it.
Padron ng paggamit:
make [an observation] about [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'observation' (the act of watching) with 'observance' (following a rule or tradition).
Mga kasingkahulugan
watching (Less formal and more general; does not always imply detailed attention.)
|
monitoring (Often used in technical or scientific contexts for continuous checking.)
Mga kasalungat
neglect (Failure to notice or pay attention to something.)
Mga kolokasyon
close observation
|under observation
|careful observation
|direct observation
|make an observation
Mga tema
science
|daily life
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The police kept the suspect under close observation.
- Through careful observation, the scientist discovered a new insect species.
- The teacher made an observation about the students' progress.
- He remained under medical observation for 24 hours after the accident.
- Observation of the birds revealed interesting patterns in their behavior.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The doctor kept me under observation overnight.
- We learned a lot from our observation of the stars.
- Her observation of the children was very careful.
- I made an observation about the weather.
- They used a telescope for their observation.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
2
remark based on noticing
A comment you make after seeing or thinking about something.
Padron ng paggamit:
make [an observation] about [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners confuse this sense with 'opinion'; 'observation' suggests it comes from noticing facts, not just personal preference.
Mga kasingkahulugan
comment (General term for spoken or written remarks; may not imply careful thought.)
|
remark (Similar in meaning; often shorter or more spontaneous than 'observation'.)
Mga kasalungat
silence (Not making any comment or remark.)
Mga kolokasyon
casual observation
|sharp observation
|interesting observation
|critical observation
Mga tema
communication
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- She made an interesting observation about the differences between the two paintings.
- His observations on modern politics are always insightful.
- During the meeting, he offered several useful observations.
- That was a sharp observation about her change in mood.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He made an observation about my new haircut.
- Her observation was short but true.
- I liked his observation about the movie.
- She made an observation about the food.
Pangngalan
formal
C1
action
3
following a law or custom
Doing what a law, rule, or custom says you must do.
Padron ng paggamit:
in observation of [a law/custom]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'observance', which is more common for this meaning; 'observation' in this sense is less frequent and more formal.
Mga kasingkahulugan
compliance (More formal; often used in legal or business contexts.)
|
observance (Close synonym; often interchangeable but more common in formal writing.)
Mga kasalungat
violation (Breaking a law or rule.)
Mga kolokasyon
in observation of the law
|strict observation of rules
|religious observation
Mga tema
law
|culture
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The festival is held in observation of an ancient tradition.
- The company acted in strict observation of safety regulations.
- In observation of the holiday, all offices will be closed.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- They stopped work in observation of the holiday.
- We have to wear helmets in observation of safety rules.
- The school closed in observation of the national day.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
observation
IPA
GB/ˌɑbzɚvˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɑbzɚvˈeɪʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
ob - ser - va - tion (4 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: observation
- Plural: observation, observations
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
observations
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unobserved
adjective
unobservable
adjective
Advanced or less common
observational
adjective C1
Mga ekspresyon
close observation
1/klˈoʊs ˌɑbzɚvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
careful and detailed watching
Looking at someone or something very carefully and for some time.
Mga Halimbawa
- The baby was kept under close observation by the nurse.
- Close observation revealed that the machine was overheating.
make an observation
1/mˈeɪk ən ˌɑbzɚvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
state remark based on noticing something
To say something you noticed or thought about after looking at something carefully.
Mga Halimbawa
- During the meeting, he made an observation about sales trends.
- I’d like to make an observation before we move on.
under observation
1/ˈʌndɚ ˌɑbzɚvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
being watched carefully for changes/problems
Being watched closely to check for any changes or problems.
Mga Halimbawa
- The patient will remain under observation for 48 hours.
- After the incident, she was kept under police observation.