noun

observation

Translation

observation, remark, finding, monitoring

Scientific progress is based on careful observation.

He made an interesting observation about the book.

The patient is under observation at the hospital.

an observation about/on ((sth.)) She made a keen observation about the painting.

under observation The suspect was kept under observation.

Synonyms: scrutiny, monitoring, remark, comment; Antonyms: inattention, disregard

From Latin 'observatio', from 'observare' (to watch).

Picture a scientist making an 'observation' through a microscope, or someone making a smart comment—an 'observation' on a situation.