observing
verb (present participle)UK /əbˈzɜːvɪŋ/
US /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
Watching something carefully to learn about it.
She is observing the ants as they carry food to their nest.
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2. Saying or showing that you noticed something.
He observed that the sky was turning dark.
3. Following a rule or custom.
The family is observing the holiday with a special dinner.
4. Looking at something for a science experiment.
The students are observing how plants grow in sunlight.