consciousobservation
nounUK /ˈkɒnʃəs ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən/
US /ˈkɑːnʃəs ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
The act of really paying attention to something on purpose.
Her conscious observation of the ants helped her learn how they carry food.
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2. A scientific method where you watch something carefully and on purpose.
The students used conscious observation to record how the plant grew each day.
3. The habit of noticing things around you with a clear and awake mind.
Through conscious observation, he spotted the tiny bird hidden in the tree.
4. A written note or record made after watching something carefully.
Her journal was full of conscious observation about the changing seasons.