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.

Noun

(en noun)

That which is not science, or a specific non-scientific field

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A body, set, or system of information, methods, beliefs, and hypotheses (such as astrology or chiromancy) that does not use the scientific method as a basis for observation, or development of a theory.