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observation
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1 a state of being aware it has come to my observation that you've been missing a lot of school lately Synonyms of observation advertence, advertency, awareness, cognizance, consciousness, ear, eye, heed, knowledge, mindfulness, note, notice, observance, attentionWords Related to observation hyperawareness, hyperconsciousness; advisement, care, concern, consideration, regard, watch; apprehension, discernment, grasp, mind, perception, recognition, thought, understandingNear Antonyms of observation 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 of observation abidance, adherence, compliance, conformance, conformity, keeping, obedience, observanceWords Related to observation deference, honor, regard, respect, upholding; accession, acquiescence, submission, surrender; attendance, attention, heed, noticeNear Antonyms of observation brush-off, disregard, ignoring; delinquency, dereliction, forgetting, neglect, overlooking; offense (or offence), sin, wrong; challenge, defiance, flouting, rebellionAntonyms of observation breach, contravention, infraction, infringement, nonobservance, transgression, trespass, violation
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