Aerial Observation

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈɛriəl ˌɑbzərˈveɪʃən/

Definitions of aerial observation

noun a type of observation that is done from an aircraft or similar elevated position

Example Sentences

A1 Aerial observation helps scientists study the Earth from above.

A2 During the hiking trip, we used aerial observation to spot wildlife in the forest.

B1 The military uses aerial observation to gather intelligence on enemy movements.

B2 Aerial observation drones are becoming increasingly popular for monitoring traffic patterns.

C1 Aerial observation satellites provide valuable data for climate research and monitoring.

C2 The aerial observation team used advanced technology to map out the entire coastline.

Examples of aerial observation in a Sentence

formal The military conducted an aerial observation of the enemy's movements.

informal We used a drone for aerial observation of the area.

slang Let's send up a drone for some aerial observation.

figurative From an aerial observation, it's clear that the company is headed in the right direction.

Grammatical Forms of aerial observation

plural

aerial observations

comparative

more aerial observation

superlative

most aerial observation

present tense

observe aerially

future tense

will observe aerially

perfect tense

have observed aerially

continuous tense

is observing aerially

singular

aerial observation

positive degree

aerial observation

infinitive

to aerially observe

gerund

aerial observing

participle

aerially observed

Origin and Evolution of aerial observation

First Known Use: 1909 year
Language of Origin: Latin and English
Story behind the word: The term 'aerial observation' originated from the combination of the Latin word 'aer' meaning air and the English word 'observation' meaning the action or process of observing something.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of military reconnaissance from the air, 'aerial observation' has evolved to encompass various forms of observing and gathering information from an elevated perspective, such as aerial photography and surveillance.