Antonyms for observations
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ob-zur-vey-shuhn |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌɒb zɜrˈveɪ ʃən |
Definition of observations
Origin :- late 14c., "performance of a religious rite," from Latin observationem (nominative observatio) "a watching over, observance, investigation," noun of action from past participle stem of observare (see observe). Sense of "act or fact of paying attention" is from 1550s. Meaning "a remark in reference to something observed" first recorded 1590s.
- noun attention, scrutiny
- noun comment on something scrutinized
- Your observations have interested me deeply; they shall have my most high attention.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Latitude 25 degrees 52 minutes from mean of two observations.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- Everything combines to prove the accuracy of my observations.
- Extract from : « The Lamplighter » by Charles Dickens
- While he was intent on these observations, Elinor turned to the painter.
- Extract from : « The Prophetic Pictures (From "Twice Told Tales") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- I also saw some things, which recalled to my mind the observations I had heard at my hotel.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- From the depths of her observations of people she took comfort.
- Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
- These observations were accompanied with the most significant looks.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- Some pleasing exceptions may be found to these observations.
- Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
- I shall offer a few more facts and observations on this point.
- Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
- He was quick at repartee, and his observations were gentle but pertinent.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
Synonyms for observations
- annotation
- ascertainment
- catch phrase
- check
- cognition
- cognizance
- comeback
- commentary
- conclusion
- consideration
- crack
- detection
- estimation
- examination
- experience
- finding
- heedfulness
- information
- inspection
- investigation
- knowledge
- mark
- measurement
- mention
- mind
- monitoring
- mouthful
- note
- notice
- noticing
- obiter dictum
- once-over
- opinion
- overlook
- perception
- probe
- pronouncement
- recognizing
- reflection
- regard
- remark
- research
- review
- say so
- saying
- search
- study
- supervision
- surveillance
- thought
- utterance
- view
- watching
- wisecrack
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