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observing
Overview
This page has two definitions of observing in English. Observing is a verb and noun. Also define these 2 related words and terms: observe, and observation.
English
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /əbˈzɝvɪŋ/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɒbˈzɜːvɪŋ/, /əbˈzɜːvɪŋ/
- Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)vɪŋ
- Hyphenation: ob‧serv‧ing
Verb
observing
- present participle of observe
Observe definition
To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail. (1 of 4 observe definitions)
Noun
observing (plural observings)
- observation
- 2009, Gilbert Ryle, The Concept of Mind: 60th Anniversary Edition (page 194)
- Sensations then, are not perceivings, observings or findings; they are not detectings, scannings or inspectings; they are not apprehendings, cognisings, intuitings or knowings.
Observation definition
The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance) (1 of 8 observation definitions)
- 2009, Gilbert Ryle, The Concept of Mind: 60th Anniversary Edition (page 194)