observation

observation

noun

Definition of OBSERVATION

1

a state of being aware <it has come to my observation that you've been missing a lot of school lately>

Synonyms advertence, advertency, awareness, cognizance, consciousness, ear, eye, heed, knowledge, mindfulness, note, notice, observance, observation

Related Words hyperawareness, hyperconsciousness; advisement, care, concern, consideration, regard, watch; apprehension, discernment, grasp, mind, perception, recognition, thought, understanding

Near Antonyms disregard, neglect, obliviousness, unawareness

2

the following of a custom, rule, or law <a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners>

Synonyms abidance, adherence, compliance, conformance, conformity, keeping, obedience, observation

Related Words deference, honor, regard, respect, upholding; accession, acquiescence, submission, surrender; attendance, attention, heed, notice

Near Antonyms brush-off, disregard, ignoring; delinquency, dereliction, forgetting, neglect, overlooking; offense (or offence), sin, wrong; challenge, defiance, flouting, rebellion

Antonyms breach, contravention, infraction, infringement, nonobservance, transgression, trespass, violation