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 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 of galaxies and the cosmic microwave background suggest that some kind of dark matter exists," says Baker.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Observations taken at the time suggested he had not yet developed sepsis, and, despite undergoing tests, no diagnosis was given.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Observations of this system provide rare insight into the chaotic and transformative early lives of planets and may help explain why our own solar system lacks the super-Earths and sub-Neptunes that dominate elsewhere.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

Observations on several flocks of sheep and a herd of beef cattle are indicative of the poisoning and death that threatened livestock as well.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson