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observation
(mass) | observation
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observation
(encz) | observation,poznámka Zdeněk Brož |
observation
(encz) | observation,pozorování Pavel Machek; Giza |
observation
(encz) | observation,připomínka Zdeněk Brož |
observation
(encz) | observation,všímavost n: Zdeněk Brož |
Observation
(gcide) | Observation \Ob`ser*va"tion\, n. [L. observatio: cf. F.
observation.]
1. The act or the faculty of observing or taking notice; the
act of seeing, or of fixing the mind upon, anything.
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My observation, which very seldom lies. --Shak.
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2. The result of an act, or of acts, of observing; view;
reflection; conclusion; judgment.
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In matters of human prudence, we shall find the
greatest advantage in making wise observations on
our conduct. --I. Watts.
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3. Hence: An expression of an opinion or judgment upon what
one has observed; a remark. "That's a foolish
observation." --Shak.
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To observations which ourselves we make
We grow more partial for the observer's sake.
--Pope.
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4. Performance of what is prescribed; adherence in practice;
observance. [Obs.]
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We are to procure dispensation or leave to omit the
observation of it in such circumstances. --Jer.
Taylor.
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5. (Science)
(a) The act of recognizing and noting some fact or
occurrence in nature, as an aurora, a corona, or the
structure of an animal.
(b) Specifically, the act of measuring, with suitable
instruments, some magnitude, as the time of an
occultation, with a clock; the right ascension of a
star, with a transit instrument and clock; the sun's
altitude, or the distance of the moon from a star,
with a sextant; the temperature, with a thermometer,
etc.
(c) The information so acquired; as, to record one's
observations carefully.
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Note: When a phenomenon is scrutinized as it occurs in
nature, the act is termed an observation. When the
conditions under which the phenomenon occurs are
artificial, or arranged beforehand by the observer, the
process is called an experiment. Experiment includes
observation.
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To take an observation (Naut.), to ascertain the altitude
of a heavenly body, with a view to fixing a vessel's
position at sea.
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Syn: Observance; notice; attention; remark; comment; note.
See Observance.
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observation
(wn) | observation
n 1: the act of making and recording a measurement
2: the act of observing; taking a patient look [syn:
observation, observance, watching]
3: a remark expressing careful consideration [syn:
observation, reflection, reflexion]
4: facts learned by observing; "he reported his observations to
the mayor"
5: the act of noticing or paying attention; "he escaped the
notice of the police" [syn: notice, observation,
observance] |
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meteorological observation post
(encz) | meteorological observation post, n: |
observation bore hole
(encz) | observation bore hole,pozorovací vrt [eko.] RNDr. Pavel Piskač |
observation dome
(encz) | observation dome, n: |
observation post
(encz) | observation post,pozorovací místo n: Petr Menšík |
observation station
(encz) | observation station,pozorovací stanice n: Petr Menšík |
observation tower
(encz) | observation tower,pozorovací věž n: Petr Menšík |
observational
(encz) | observational,pozorovací adj: Zdeněk Brož |
observationally
(encz) | observationally,zkoumavě adv: Zdeněk Brož |
observations
(encz) | observations,pozorování pl. Zdeněk Brož |
radio observation
(encz) | radio observation, n: |
through empirical observation
(encz) | through empirical observation, adv: |
Inobservation
(gcide) | Inobservation \In*ob`ser*va"tion\, n. [Cf. F. inobservation.]
Neglect or lack of observation. [R.]
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Lunar observation
(gcide) | Lunar \Lu"nar\ (l[=u]"n[~e]r), a. [L. lunaris, fr. luna the
moon. See Luna, and cf. Lunary.]
1. Of or pertaining to the moon; as, lunar observations.
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2. Resembling the moon; orbed. --Dryden.
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3. Measured by the revolutions of the moon; as, a lunar
month.
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4. Influenced by the moon, as in growth, character, or
properties; as, lunar herbs. --Bacon.
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Lunar caustic (Med. Chem.), silver nitrate prepared to be
used as a cautery; -- so named because silver was called
luna by the ancient alchemists.
Lunar cycle. Same as Metonic cycle. See under Cycle.
Lunar distance, the angular distance of the moon from the
sun, a star, or a planet, employed for determining
longitude by the lunar method.
Lunar method, the method of finding a ship's longitude by
comparing the local time of taking (by means of a sextant
or circle) a given lunar distance, with the Greenwich time
corresponding to the same distance as ascertained from a
nautical almanac, the difference of these times being the
longitude.
Lunar month. See Month.
Lunar observation, an observation of a lunar distance by
means of a sextant or circle, with the altitudes of the
bodies, and the time, for the purpose of computing the
longitude.
Lunar tables.
(a) (Astron.) Tables of the moon's motions, arranged for
computing the moon's true place at any time past or
future.
(b) (Navigation) Tables for correcting an observed lunar
distance on account of refraction and parallax.
Lunar year, the period of twelve lunar months, or 354 days,
8 hours, 48 minutes, and 34.38 seconds.
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Malobservation
(gcide) | Malobservation \Mal*ob`ser*va"tion\, n. [Mal- + observation.]
Erroneous observation. --J. S Mill.
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Observation
(gcide) | Observation \Ob`ser*va"tion\, n. [L. observatio: cf. F.
observation.]
1. The act or the faculty of observing or taking notice; the
act of seeing, or of fixing the mind upon, anything.
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My observation, which very seldom lies. --Shak.
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2. The result of an act, or of acts, of observing; view;
reflection; conclusion; judgment.
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In matters of human prudence, we shall find the
greatest advantage in making wise observations on
our conduct. --I. Watts.
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3. Hence: An expression of an opinion or judgment upon what
one has observed; a remark. "That's a foolish
observation." --Shak.
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To observations which ourselves we make
We grow more partial for the observer's sake.
--Pope.
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4. Performance of what is prescribed; adherence in practice;
observance. [Obs.]
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We are to procure dispensation or leave to omit the
observation of it in such circumstances. --Jer.
Taylor.
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5. (Science)
(a) The act of recognizing and noting some fact or
occurrence in nature, as an aurora, a corona, or the
structure of an animal.
(b) Specifically, the act of measuring, with suitable
instruments, some magnitude, as the time of an
occultation, with a clock; the right ascension of a
star, with a transit instrument and clock; the sun's
altitude, or the distance of the moon from a star,
with a sextant; the temperature, with a thermometer,
etc.
(c) The information so acquired; as, to record one's
observations carefully.
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Note: When a phenomenon is scrutinized as it occurs in
nature, the act is termed an observation. When the
conditions under which the phenomenon occurs are
artificial, or arranged beforehand by the observer, the
process is called an experiment. Experiment includes
observation.
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To take an observation (Naut.), to ascertain the altitude
of a heavenly body, with a view to fixing a vessel's
position at sea.
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Syn: Observance; notice; attention; remark; comment; note.
See Observance.
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Observation car
(gcide) | Observation car \Ob`ser*va"tion car\
A railway passenger car made so as to facilitate seeing the
scenery en route; a car open, or with glass sides, or with a
kind of open balcony at the rear.
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Observation deck
(gcide) | Observation deck \Ob`ser*va"tion deck\
A room or platform at a high point in a tall building with a
broad view of the surrounding area. It is often an outdoor
platform, but is sometimes indoors in a room with large
windows to accommodate viewing.
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observation post
(gcide) | Observatory \Ob*serv"a*to*ry\, n.; pl. Observatories. [Cf. F.
observatoire.]
1. A place or building for making observations on the
heavenly bodies.
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The new observatory in Greenwich Park. --Evelyn.
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2. A building fitted with instruments for making systematic
observations of any particular class or series of natural
phenomena.
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3. A place, as an elevated chamber, from which a view may be
observed or commanded.
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4. (Mil.) A lookout on a flank of a battery whence an officer
can note the range and effect of the fire; usually
referred to as an observation post. --Farrow.
[1913 Webster +PJC]Observation post \Ob`ser*va"tion post\ (Mil.)
a military outpost, usually at a height above the surrounding
terrain, at or near the front line of a battle from which an
observer may see the enemy's positions and direct artillery
fire.
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Observation post
(gcide) | Observatory \Ob*serv"a*to*ry\, n.; pl. Observatories. [Cf. F.
observatoire.]
1. A place or building for making observations on the
heavenly bodies.
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The new observatory in Greenwich Park. --Evelyn.
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2. A building fitted with instruments for making systematic
observations of any particular class or series of natural
phenomena.
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3. A place, as an elevated chamber, from which a view may be
observed or commanded.
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4. (Mil.) A lookout on a flank of a battery whence an officer
can note the range and effect of the fire; usually
referred to as an observation post. --Farrow.
[1913 Webster +PJC]Observation post \Ob`ser*va"tion post\ (Mil.)
a military outpost, usually at a height above the surrounding
terrain, at or near the front line of a battle from which an
observer may see the enemy's positions and direct artillery
fire.
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Observational
(gcide) | Observational \Ob`ser*va"tion*al\, a.
Of or pertaining to observation; consisting of, or
containing, observations. --Chalmers.
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observational research
(gcide) | Research \Re*search"\ (r?-s?rch"), n. [Pref. re- + search: cf
OF. recerche, F. recherche.]
1. Diligent inquiry or examination in seeking facts or
principles; laborious or continued search after truth; as,
researches of human wisdom; to research a topic in the
library; medical research.
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The dearest interests of parties have frequently
been staked on the results of the researches of
antiquaries. --Macaulay.
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2. Systematic observation of phenomena for the purpose of
learning new facts or testing the application of theories
to known facts; -- also called scientific research. This
is the research part of the phrase "research and
development" (R&D).
Note: The distinctive characteristic of scientific research
is the maintenance of records and careful control or
observation of conditions under which the phenomena are
studied so that others will be able to reproduce the
observations. When the person conducting the research
varies the conditions beforehand in order to test
directly the effects of changing conditions on the
results of the observation, such investigation is
called experimental research or experimentation or
experimental science; it is often conducted in a
laboratory. If the investigation is conducted with a
view to obtaining information directly useful in
producing objects with commercial or practical utility,
the research is called applied research.
Investigation conducted for the primary purpose of
discovering new facts about natural phenomena, or to
elaborate or test theories about natural phenomena, is
called basic research or fundamental research.
Research in fields such as astronomy, in which the
phenomena to be observed cannot be controlled by the
experimenter, is called observational research.
Epidemiological research is a type of observational
research in which the researcher applies statistical
methods to analyse patterns of occurrence of disease
and its association with other phenomena within a
population, with a view to understanding the origins or
mode of transmission of the disease.
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Syn: Investigation; examination; inquiry; scrutiny.
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To take an observation
(gcide) | Observation \Ob`ser*va"tion\, n. [L. observatio: cf. F.
observation.]
1. The act or the faculty of observing or taking notice; the
act of seeing, or of fixing the mind upon, anything.
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My observation, which very seldom lies. --Shak.
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2. The result of an act, or of acts, of observing; view;
reflection; conclusion; judgment.
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In matters of human prudence, we shall find the
greatest advantage in making wise observations on
our conduct. --I. Watts.
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3. Hence: An expression of an opinion or judgment upon what
one has observed; a remark. "That's a foolish
observation." --Shak.
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To observations which ourselves we make
We grow more partial for the observer's sake.
--Pope.
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4. Performance of what is prescribed; adherence in practice;
observance. [Obs.]
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We are to procure dispensation or leave to omit the
observation of it in such circumstances. --Jer.
Taylor.
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5. (Science)
(a) The act of recognizing and noting some fact or
occurrence in nature, as an aurora, a corona, or the
structure of an animal.
(b) Specifically, the act of measuring, with suitable
instruments, some magnitude, as the time of an
occultation, with a clock; the right ascension of a
star, with a transit instrument and clock; the sun's
altitude, or the distance of the moon from a star,
with a sextant; the temperature, with a thermometer,
etc.
(c) The information so acquired; as, to record one's
observations carefully.
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Note: When a phenomenon is scrutinized as it occurs in
nature, the act is termed an observation. When the
conditions under which the phenomenon occurs are
artificial, or arranged beforehand by the observer, the
process is called an experiment. Experiment includes
observation.
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To take an observation (Naut.), to ascertain the altitude
of a heavenly body, with a view to fixing a vessel's
position at sea.
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Syn: Observance; notice; attention; remark; comment; note.
See Observance.
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Weight of observation
(gcide) | Weight \Weight\, n. [OE. weght, wight, AS. gewiht; akin to D.
gewigt, G. gewicht, Icel. v[ae]tt, Sw. vigt, Dan. v[ae]gt.
See Weigh, v. t.]
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1. The quality of being heavy; that property of bodies by
which they tend toward the center of the earth; the effect
of gravitative force, especially when expressed in certain
units or standards, as pounds, grams, etc.
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Note: Weight differs from gravity in being the effect of
gravity, or the downward pressure of a body under the
influence of gravity; hence, it constitutes a measure
of the force of gravity, and being the resultant of all
the forces exerted by gravity upon the different
particles of the body, it is proportional to the
quantity of matter in the body.
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2. The quantity of heaviness; comparative tendency to the
center of the earth; the quantity of matter as estimated
by the balance, or expressed numerically with reference to
some standard unit; as, a mass of stone having the weight
of five hundred pounds.
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For sorrow, like a heavy-hanging bell,
Once set on ringing, with his own weight goes.
--Shak.
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3. Hence, pressure; burden; as, the weight of care or
business. "The weight of this said time." --Shak.
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For the public all this weight he bears. --Milton.
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[He] who singly bore the world's sad weight.
--Keble.
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4. Importance; power; influence; efficacy; consequence;
moment; impressiveness; as, a consideration of vast
weight.
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In such a point of weight, so near mine honor.
--Shak.
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5. A scale, or graduated standard, of heaviness; a mode of
estimating weight; as, avoirdupois weight; troy weight;
apothecaries' weight.
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6. A ponderous mass; something heavy; as, a clock weight; a
paper weight.
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A man leapeth better with weights in his hands.
--Bacon.
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7. A definite mass of iron, lead, brass, or other metal, to
be used for ascertaining the weight of other bodies; as,
an ounce weight.
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8. (Mech.) The resistance against which a machine acts, as
opposed to the power which moves it. [Obs.]
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Atomic weight. (Chem.) See under Atomic, and cf.
Element.
Dead weight, Feather weight, Heavy weight, {Light
weight}, etc. See under Dead, Feather, etc.
Weight of observation (Astron. & Physics), a number
expressing the most probable relative value of each
observation in determining the result of a series of
observations of the same kind.
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Syn: Ponderousness; gravity; heaviness; pressure; burden;
load; importance; power; influence; efficacy;
consequence; moment; impressiveness.
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meteorological observation post
(wn) | meteorological observation post
n 1: one of a network of observation posts where meteorological
data is recorded [syn: meteorological observation post,
weather station] |
observation dome
(wn) | observation dome
n 1: lookout consisting of a dome-shaped observatory |
observation post
(wn) | observation post
n 1: an elevated post affording a wide view [syn: lookout,
observation post] |
observation station
(wn) | observation station
n 1: a station set up for making observations of something |
observation tower
(wn) | observation tower
n 1: a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
[syn: lookout, observation tower, lookout station,
observatory] |
observational
(wn) | observational
adj 1: relying on observation or experiment; "experimental
results that supported the hypothesis" [syn:
experimental, data-based, observational] |
radio observation
(wn) | radio observation
n 1: an observation made with a radio telescope |
through empirical observation
(wn) | through empirical observation
adv 1: in an empirical manner; "this can be empirically tested"
[syn: empirically, through empirical observation, {by
trial and error}] [ant: theoretically] |
observational equivalence
(foldoc) | observational equivalence
Two terms M and N are observationally equivalent iff for all
contexts C[] where C[M] is a valid term, C[N] is also a valid
term with the same value.
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