observation

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌɑbzɝˈveɪʃən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ob′zûr vāshən)


observation
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Sense: Noun: act of looking
Synonyms:
watching, monitoring Collocations, attention Collocations, scrutiny Collocations, studying, checking, investigation Collocations, inspection Collocations, surveillance Collocations, study Collocations, examination Collocations
Antonyms:
obstruction, blindness, heedlessness, ignorance, thoughtlessness
Sense: Noun: remark
Synonyms:
remark Collocations, comment Collocations, note Collocations, interjection, thought Collocations, reflection Collocations, commentary, criticism Collocations
Antonyms:
indifference, silence Collocations, disbelief Collocations, no comment
Sense: Noun: compliance
Synonyms:
compliance Collocations, observance, honoring, honouring (UK), adherence, obeying, respect Collocations, conformity, keeping, abidance


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