carefulwatching
nounUK /ˈkeəfəl ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/
US /ˈkerfəl ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
Watching something very closely so you do not miss anything.
The carefulwatching of the baby birds helped us see when they learned to fly.
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2. The act of guarding something by looking at it all the time.
The carefulwatching of the campsite kept the raccoons away.
3. A slow, steady study of something to learn how it works.
Her carefulwatching of the chef taught her how to flip a pancake.
4. Paying close attention to a person or thing to keep them safe.
The lifeguard's carefulwatching kept the pool safe for everyone.