Noun

(en noun)

The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,

# (obsolete) engulfing; swallowing up, as of bodies or land.

# assimilate; incorporation.

''the absorption of a smaller tribe into a larger

the absorption of bodies in a whirlpool

# (chemistry, physics) the imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action, of radiant energy; the process of being neutrons being absorbed by the nucleus; interception.

the absorption of light, heat, electricity, etc.

# (physiology) in living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs; taking in by various means, such as by osmosis.

Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind.

absorption in some employment

Mental assimilation.

(electrical engineering) The retaining of electrical energy for a short time after it has been introduced to the dielectric.

The taking on of by a shipping company of special charges by another without price increase.

The natural lessening of radio waves due to atmospheric interference.

Noun

(en noun)

The act of observing, and the fact of being observed.

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The act of noting and recording some event; or the record of such noting.

A remark or comment.

* Shakespeare

That's a foolish observation .

* Alexander Pope

To observations which ourselves we make / We grow more partial for the observer's sake.

A judgement based on observing.

Performance of what is prescribed; adherence in practice; observance.

* Jeremy Taylor

We are to procure dispensation or leave to omit the observation of it in such circumstances.