observation synonyms

observation

n.

  1. The power of observing

    noticing, recognizing, view, regard, overlook, mark, consideration, heed, heedfulness, note, perception, measurement, estimation, conclusion, inspection, scrutiny, investigation, research, search, probe, check, detection, ascertainment, once-over*; see also acumen, sight 1.

    Antonyms indifference*, obstruction*, blindness. *

  2. A remark

    comment, note, remark, pronouncement; see remark. See syn. study at remark.

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