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observation

[ob-zur-vey-shuhn] / ˌɒb zɜrˈveɪ ʃən /




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His observation comes amid predictions that capital-intensity metrics will outstrip those from the dot-com era, as noted by Morgan Stanley analyst Todd Castagno last month.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Of particular concern may be Kaneva’s observation that California is particularly vulnerable as the most exposed region in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The team also matched different planets with observation methods to improve the chances of detecting signs of life.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

The coroner directed the jury they could not conclude failures in observation led to her death.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Finally leaving behind ancient Aristotelian beliefs, insect scholars had begun to agree with Goedart that direct observation was the only reliable approach to studying natural processes.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman