Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The action of watching someone or something carefully in order to gain information.
Observation
/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən/Synonyms:
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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.
Etymology:
The word observation comes from the Latin term observatio, which translates to the act of watching or considering. It entered the English language in the mid-15th century.
Usage Statistics:
40 mentions per 1 million words 
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