observations

NOUN

attention, scrutiny

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion consideration examination experience information inspection investigation knowledge measurement note perception remark research review study surveillance view

STRONG

check cognition cognizance detection estimation heedfulness mark mind monitoring notice once-over overlook probe regard search supervision watching

WEAK

ascertainment noticing recognizing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

heedlessness ignorance neglect unobservance

STRONG

disbelief

WEAK

inattention indifference no comment thoughtlessness

NOUN

comment on something scrutinized

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commentary finding note opinion reflection remark thought

STRONG

annotation comeback crack mention mouthful pronouncement saying utterance wisecrack

WEAK

catch phrase obiter dictum say so

Antonyms

STRONG

silence

WEAK

heedlessness inattention indifference neglect no comment thoughtlessness

Example Sentences

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Observations of the cosmic radiation background provide nearly incontrovertible proof of the big bang.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Observations show the people use narrow outrigger canoes, live in large communal huts, carry spears, bows and arrows, and wear fibre waistbelts, as well as necklaces and headbands.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Observations showed that the hot plasma producing the X-rays moves in step with the orbit of the unseen companion.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Observations from clinical settings show that blood glucose levels drop as blood moves through the dialyzer, even when the starting glucose level in the dialysate solution is higher.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

And by the next summer, Charles had finished his book Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands Visited During the Voyage ofHMS Beagle.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman