observing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
   notice; observe; detect; find; discover.
   
   • She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
   • We found traces of lead in the paint
2. verb make mention of
   note; mention; remark; observe.
   
   • She observed that his presentation took up too much time
   • They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
3. verb observe with care or pay close attention to
   note; take note; observe.
   
   • Take note of this chemical reaction
4. verb watch attentively
   observe.
   
   • Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals
5. verb show respect towards
   respect; abide by; observe; honor; honour.
   
   • honor your parents!
6. verb behave as expected during of holidays or rites
   observe; celebrate; keep.
   
   • Keep the commandments
   • celebrate Christmas
   • Observe Yom Kippur
7. verb follow with the eyes or the mind
   watch over; follow; observe; watch; keep an eye on.
   
   • Keep an eye on the baby, please!
   • The world is watching Sarajevo
   • She followed the men with the binoculars
8. verb stick to correctly or closely
   observe; maintain; keep.
   
   • The pianist kept time with the metronome
   • keep count
   • I cannot keep track of all my employees
9. verb conform one's action or practice to
   observe; keep.
   
   • keep appointments
   • she never keeps her promises
   • We kept to the original conditions of the contract
10. adjective satellite quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
    observant.
    

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