observation
Example Sentences
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The amount of notes redeemed and the number of shares issued depend on how the stock performs over a five-day observation period, Virgin said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
I mention the obvious class privilege behind that moment not to cover myself in sackcloth and ashes, but on the way to a different observation.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
His talent for quiet, careful observation of plants no taller than our ankles is on show.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
That simple observation led to an extraordinary discovery.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
‘Our Knowledge’, in Locke’s phrase, which must conform to observation, experience and testimony, is knowledge as acquaintance, but Locke still hankers over justified true belief.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing observation
The Scientific Method
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The ACT Science Test: The Scientific Method
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Common Core Grades 7–8, List 5
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