Compiling the most common collocations with Observation

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Observation is a widely used noun in English. In today's article, let's explore the concept, examples, and usage of the most common collocations with Observation! Check it out now to expand your vocabulary and improve your communication skills!

20 most common collocations with Observation

I. What is Observation?
II. Compilation of common collocations with Observation
III. Exercises on collocations with Observation
1. 1. Exercise: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word
2. 2. Answer

I. What is Observation?

In English, Observation is pronounced as /ˌɑːb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ and functions as a noun, meaning: the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information. For example:

The police are keeping the suspect under observation.
Sarah was admitted to hospital for observation.

II. Compilation of common collocations with Observation

Below, PREP has compiled and summarized 20 of the most common collocations with Observation. Take a look!

No.	Collocations with Observation	Example
1	Accurate observation /ˈækjərət ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	The scientist made an accurate observation of the comet's trajectory using precise measuring instruments.
2	Acute observation /əˈkjuːt ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	With his keen eye for detail, he made an acute observation about the subtle changes in the painting's color over time.
3	Astronomical observation /ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkəl ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	The astronomer spent the night making astronomical observations of distant galaxies and stars.
4	Careful observation /ˈkɛərfʊl ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	Through careful observation of the patient's symptoms, the doctor was able to diagnose the rare condition.
5	Casual observation /ˈkæʒuəl ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	From a casual observation, it seemed that the birds were migrating earlier than usual this year.
6	Clinical observation /ˈklɪnɪkəl ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	The therapist made clinical observations of the patient's behavior during the therapy session to assess progress.
7	Close observation /kləʊs ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	The wildlife photographer relied on close observation to capture intimate moments of animal behavior in their natural habitat.
8	Concluding observation /kənˈkluːdɪŋ ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	As a concluding observation, the researcher summarized the key findings of the experiment.
9	Continuous observation /kənˈtɪnjʊəs ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	Continuous observation of the weather patterns helped meteorologists predict the approaching storm.
10	Detailed observation /ˈdiːteɪld ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	Through detailed observation of the archaeological site, the team unearthed ancient artifacts that shed light on the civilization's history.
11	Direct observation /dɪˈrɛkt ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	The biologist conducted direct observations of the animals in their natural habitat to study their behavior.
12	Empirical observation /ɛmˈpɪrɪkəl ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	The theory was supported by empirical observation and experimental data gathered over several years.
13	Experimental observation /ɪksˌpɛrɪˈmɛntəl ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	The scientist recorded experimental observations of the chemical reaction to analyze its kinetics.
14	Initial observation /ɪˈnɪʃəl ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	The initial observation suggested a correlation between the two variables, prompting further investigation.
15	Interesting observation /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	An interesting observation from the study was the unexpected connection between social media use and mental health.
16	Keen observation /kiːn ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	With his keen observation skills, the detective noticed the small detail that ultimately cracked the case.
17	Method of observation /ˈmɛθəd ʌv ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	The ethnographer explained her method of observation, which involved participant observation and interviews with community members.
18	Microscopic observation /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	Microscopic observation revealed the intricate structure of the cell membrane.
19	Naturalistic observation /ˌnætʃəˈrɪstɪk ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/	The psychologist conducted a naturalistic observation of children's play behavior in a playground to understand social interaction patterns.
20	Observation platform /ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən ˈplætfɔːm/	From the observation platform atop the tower, visitors enjoy panoramic views of the city skyline.

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III. Exercises on collocations with Observation

To better understand the meanings of the collocations with Observation, let's complete the practice exercise below:

1. Exercise: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word

accurate observation; astronomical observation; casual observation; acute observation; careful observation

To perform clinical practice with few errors, _______ of patients, and the ability to assess prognosis correctly are required.
No doubt that was due to my own lack of _______.
Another method of determining time relied upon _______.
_______ and description of tropical forest change provides the material from which specific hypotheses must be formulated and examined.
We have categorized these theories into four sets: self-selection, elite-driven processes, social interaction and _______.

2. Answer

1 - accurate observation

2 - acute observation

3 - astronomical observation

4 - careful observation

5 - casual observation

PREP hopes that after reading the theory part and completing the practice exercise, you can understand the concept and usage of collocations with Observation. By familiarizing yourself with these frequently used word combinations, you can enhance your fluency and precision when communicating in English. Staying up-to-date with such linguistic insights will undoubtedly benefit your overall language development. Keep following PREP to regularly update more useful English knowledge!

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