انگریزی

observation

gb/ˌɑbzɚvˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɑbzɚvˈeɪʃən/
B1 انگریزی
~ 1900
معانی
0 معانی
اسم B1 action
1

careful watching or noticing

The act of looking at something carefully to learn about it.

استعمال کا انداز: make [an observation] about [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'observation' (the act of watching) with 'observance' (following a rule or tradition).
ہم معنی الفاظ
watching (Less formal and more general; does not always imply detailed attention.) | monitoring (Often used in technical or scientific contexts for continuous checking.)
متضاد الفاظ
neglect (Failure to notice or pay attention to something.)
لفظی تراکیب
close observation |under observation |careful observation |direct observation |make an observation
موضوعات
science |daily life |communication |education |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
اسم B2 entity
2

remark based on noticing

A comment you make after seeing or thinking about something.

استعمال کا انداز: make [an observation] about [something]
عام غلطی:
Some learners confuse this sense with 'opinion'; 'observation' suggests it comes from noticing facts, not just personal preference.
ہم معنی الفاظ
comment (General term for spoken or written remarks; may not imply careful thought.) | remark (Similar in meaning; often shorter or more spontaneous than 'observation'.)
متضاد الفاظ
silence (Not making any comment or remark.)
لفظی تراکیب
casual observation |sharp observation |interesting observation |critical observation
موضوعات
communication |daily life |education |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
اسم formal C1 action
3

following a law or custom

Doing what a law, rule, or custom says you must do.

استعمال کا انداز: in observation of [a law/custom]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'observance', which is more common for this meaning; 'observation' in this sense is less frequent and more formal.
ہم معنی الفاظ
compliance (More formal; often used in legal or business contexts.) | observance (Close synonym; often interchangeable but more common in formal writing.)
متضاد الفاظ
violation (Breaking a law or rule.)
لفظی تراکیب
in observation of the law |strict observation of rules |religious observation
موضوعات
law |culture |politics |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
گرامر
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observation
IPA
GB/ˌɑbzɚvˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɑbzɚvˈeɪʃən/
ہجا بندی اور زور
ob - ser - va - tion (4 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
  • Base: observation
  • Plural: observation, observations
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
observations noun
Core family
observe verb B1 observer noun B1 observable adjective B2
Related words
observant adjective observance noun B2 observatory noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unobserved adjective unobservable adjective
Advanced or less common
observational adjective C1
عبارات

close observation

1
/klˈoʊs ˌɑbzɚvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

careful and detailed watching

Looking at someone or something very carefully and for some time.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • The patient will remain under observation for 48 hours.
  • After the incident, she was kept under police observation.

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