Scientific Observation Terms

noun the act of observing or the state of being observed

verb to watch carefully or attentively; to notice or perceive

• It is important to observe proper etiquette in a formal setting.
• I like to observe people's behavior in social situations.
• I always observe how people are vibing before I join the party.
• Sometimes it's best to step back and observe the situation from a different perspective.

noun a person who is present at a particular event in order to watch it or take part in it

• The observer carefully noted each detail during the experiment.
• The observer watched closely as the events unfolded.
• The observer was lowkey creeping on us the whole time.
• As an observer of human behavior, she could see through people's facades.

noun a person who watches or notices something

verb to watch or notice something

• The observers noted the changes in the experimental results.
• The observers noticed the difference in the test outcomes.
• The observers peeped the new data from the study.
• The observers saw beyond the surface and understood the deeper meaning.