deviceobservation
nounUK /dɪˈvaɪs ɒbzəˈveɪʃən/
US /dɪˈvaɪs ɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
Watching a machine or tool closely to see how it works.
The scientist made a device observation to check if the robot moved correctly.
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2. A written note about how a machine behaves.
She recorded a device observation in her notebook after the test.
3. The act of checking a gadget for problems.
The engineer's device observation showed the phone's battery was too hot.
4. A careful look at a tool during an experiment.
During the experiment, the device observation helped them find the broken wire.