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Observance vs. Observation
Observance
/əbˈzəːv(ə)ns/Examples:
The observance of traditions brings families together.His strict observance of rules impressed everyone at work.Observance of the holiday is mandatory for all employees.
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Observation
/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən/Examples:
We're always under C.O.—constant observation.They conflicted squarely with observation.It was the first intentional observation of fission west of Copenhagen.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Observance usually relates to following rules or traditions, especially religious ones, while observation is about noticing or watching something.
- Think of observance as similar to how you observe holidays, where you follow specific practices.
- Observation is more scientific; think of a scientist observing through a microscope.
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