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observing

/ɒbˈzɜːvɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of watching or observing something.

  • Noun

    The ability to notice and understand things, especially things that are happening around you.


Synonyms

celebrate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with observing
adhering , clinging , lingering , perishing
Variants
List of all variants of observing that leads to same result
observe , observed , observes , observing , observingly
Forms
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observes, observed, observing, observer, observable


Etymology
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From the Old French word 'observer' meaning 'to attend, to look after, to watch over'.


Trivia
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  1. The longest word in English with the letter 'o' used 14 times is 'observation'.

  2. In astronomy, the term 'observing' refers to the act of making measurements or taking data using various instruments.

  3. The verb 'observe' has been used in the English language since the 14th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. Perception: The process of interpreting and organizing sensory information in order to understand and navigate the environment.

  2. Attention: The ability to focus on a particular stimulus or task, often involving observing and processing information.


Culture
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Observing is a fundamental human activity that has been a part of various cultures and societies throughout history. In literature, observing has been a common theme in many works, such as in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, where Scout learns to observe and understand the world around her. In art, observing is a crucial skill for artists to accurately depict their subjects. In music, observing can refer to the act of listening and interpreting the music.

How to Memorize "observing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself watching a movie or a play. Visualize the actors on stage and the audience observing their performance.
    - Visualize yourself observing a beautiful sunset or a scenic landscape.
    - Visualize yourself observing a science experiment in a lab.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'observing' with the image of a pair of eyes or a telescope.
    - Associate the word 'observing' with the act of taking notes or keeping a journal.
    - Associate the word 'observing' with the idea of learning or gaining knowledge.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym OBSERVE to remember the steps of observing: Observe, Be Curious, Suspend Judgment, Explore, Reflect, Verify and Elaborate.
    - Create a mental image of yourself as a detective, always observing and gathering clues.
    - Create a mental image of yourself as a scientist, always observing and recording data.


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