n. 25B6; noun
detailed observation of the animal's behaviour : MONITORING, watching, scrutiny, examination, inspection, survey, surveillance, attention, consideration, study.
his observations were concise and to the point : REMARK, comment, statement, utterance, pronouncement, declaration; opinion, impression, thought, reflection.
the observation of the law : OBSERVANCE, compliance, adherence, respect, obedience; keeping, obeying.