observations

plural of observation

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Recent Examples of observations Defeat effectiveness exceeded approximately 75 to 80 percent, while operator observations indicated the system was even more effective at preventing hostile UAS from successfully completing their missions. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026 SpaceX now seems increasingly disinterested in the US government for most contracts outside of data services, such as Starshield for military communications and observations. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026 Fourth, invest in process-level observations instead of micromanaging individual surveillance. — Adithyan Rk, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 These records were also used to verify VisionHeight's observations. — Huo Jingnan, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026 Using Raymond’s drawings and his own observations of the boy, Bob created Deafman Glance, a seven-hour silent opera that signaled his European renown. — Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026 Further observations using an international array of observatories and telescopes later confirmed a supernova had indeed prompted a GRB. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026 Eukaryotic organisms are reported less often than bacteria in extreme conditions, and based on observations from fungi at 140 F (60 C), scientists had theorized that eukaryotic life is not physically possible beyond 143 F (62 C). — Kristen Skruber, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026 The script is full of pungent, funny debates about power, with observations that still land. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observations
Noun
  • Although their mythological associations and forms of celebration differ by region, both are marked by major religious and communal observances and festivities.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Most people can safely fast for Yom Kippur or other religious or cultural observances.
    — Reed Berger-Fleishman, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Explain how the agent takes in tasks and context and how the output is measured against definable tolerances (targets, conformances and limits).
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Observations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observations. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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