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observing

UK
/əbˈzɜːvɪŋ/
US
/əbˈzɝvɪŋ/

Translations

observingnoun
UK
/əbˈzɜːvɪŋ/
US
/əbˈzɝvɪŋ/
Gerund use meaning 'the act of observing'; typically uncountable.
Accurate observing of the birds’ behavior takes patience.
L'observation précise du comportement des oiseaux demande de la patience.
Synonyms
attention
viewing
inspection
scrutiny
monitoring
surveillance
watching
observation
observinggerund / present participle
UK
/əbˈzɜːvɪŋ/
US
/əbˈzɝːvɪŋ/
More precise tagging for present-participle adjective.
observateurAu sens de « attentif, vigilant ».
The observing student quickly noticed the changes in the experiment's results.
L'étudiant observateur a rapidement remarqué les changements dans les résultats de l'expérience.
Synonyms
perceptive
watching
monitoring
noticing
scrutinizing
observant
witnessing
perceiving
mindful
vigilant
attentive
watchful
surveying
observeverb

observing

Gerund

observed
Past Simple
observed
Past Participle
observing
Gerund
UK
/əbˈzɜːv/
US
/əbˈzɝv/
respecterPour une règle, une loi, une tradition ou une coutume.
They observed the tradition by lighting candles on the anniversary.
Ils ont respecté la tradition en allumant des bougies pour l'anniversaire.
observerSurveiller ou examiner attentivement.
The scientist observed the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.
Le scientifique a observé le comportement des animaux dans leur habitat naturel.
remarquerQuand il s’agit de percevoir ou de constater un fait important.
She observed a change in his attitude after the meeting.
Elle a remarqué un changement dans son attitude après la réunion.
Additional translations
noterSoutenu, pour signaler ou formuler une remarque.
Synonyms
notice
monitor
watch
view
inspect
examine
scrutinize
see
perceive
detect
Antonyms
overlook
ignore

Definitions

observingnoun
The act or process of watching something carefully in order to gain information.
Accurate observing of the birds’ behavior takes patience.
observinggerund / present participle
Attentive or watchful, especially in noticing details.
The observing student quickly noticed the changes in the experiment's results.
observeverb
To watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something, especially in order to learn more about it.
The scientist observed the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.
To notice or perceive something and register it as being significant.
She observed a change in his attitude after the meeting.
To make a remark or comment.
He observed that the weather was unusually warm for this time of year.
To fulfill or comply with a law, rule, or custom.
They observed the tradition by lighting candles on the anniversary.
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