continuous observation
noun phraseUK /kənˈtɪnjuəs ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən/
US /kənˈtɪnjuəs ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
Watching something closely for a long time without stopping.
The scientist kept the ant farm under continuous observation for a week.
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2. In science, keeping careful watch on an experiment or process the whole time it happens.
The plant's growth was recorded by continuous observation.
3. In medicine, watching a patient closely without a break to catch any changes.
The nurse kept the patient under continuous observation overnight.
4. In security, watching a place or person all the time to keep them safe or catch problems.
The museum's cameras provide continuous observation of the halls.