Observation
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of watching or monitoring something carefully to gain information. A remark or comment based on what one has noticed or experienced.
“The scientist's careful observation led to an important breakthrough in the research.”
Pronunciation
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/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
Syllables
ob·ser·va·tion
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Contains -TION ending with repeated letters O, B, S, E, R, V, A
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Worth 15 points; the V provides excellent scoring opportunities
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