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My observation was that the leaf felt waxy.
What does Observation mean?
An observation is something noticed carefully.
Dictionary definition
A detail noticed carefully by watching, listening, measuring, or using another sense.
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Observation in a sentence
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The students wrote one observation before making a prediction.
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Careful observation helped the group explain why the plant grew toward the light.
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MeaningObservation means An observation is something noticed carefully.
ExampleExample: My observation was that the leaf felt waxy.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ob · zur · vay · shun
- Strongest beat
- vay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on vay.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
guessUse when an idea is not based on clear evidence.
assumptionUse when someone believes something without enough proof.
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Word family
Observation word family
Base word
observe
noun
observation
A detail noticed carefully.
noun
observations
More than one detail noticed carefully.
adjective
observable
Able to be seen or measured.
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An observation is something noticed carefully.
Common mix-up
Observation is not the same as guess. Observation means an observation is something noticed carefully.
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Read this model sentence: The students wrote one observation before making a prediction. Clue words: students, wrote, one. Underline clue words that show why observation fits instead of guess. Now write one new sentence that shows observation without using the word observation. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show observation?
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