Definition of observative
1. observe [ v ] discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
Examples:
"She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water"
"We found traces of lead in the paint"
(Schubert Ogden, Christ Without Myth....)
The same thing is also evidenced by the extreme `` culture Protestantism '' so often observed to characterize the preaching and teaching of the American churches .
(Cornell H. Mayer, "Radio Emission of the Moon...)
Of the remaining planets , only Mars and Saturn have been observed as radio_sources , and not very much information is available .
Mars has been observed twice at about 3 - cm wave_length , and the intensity of the observed radiation is in reasonable agreement with the thermal radiation which might be predicted on the basis of the known temperature of Mars .
In_spite of this , the very large radio_reflectors and improved amplifying techniques which are now becoming available should make it possible to observe the radio_emission of most of the planets in a_few years .
Steady radiation which was presumably of thermal origin was observed from Venus at 3.15 and 9.4 cm , and from Mars and Jupiter at 3.15 cm in 1956 ( Mayer , McCullough , and Sloanaker , 1958 a , b , c ) , and from Saturn at 3.75 cm in 1957 ( Drake and Ewen , 1958 ) .
Synonyms find notice observe discover detect Related Terms sight develop trace find_out sense see instantiate discover observation determination discovery perceiver detector discovery discovery notice detection finding observation observation detecting discoverer detector2. observe [ v ] make mention of
Examples:
"She observed that his presentation took up too much time"
"They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"
(Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)
In this connection , it has been observed that the increasing number of Irish Catholics , priests and laity , in England , while certainly seen as good for Catholicism , is nevertheless a source of embarrassment for some of the more nationalistic English Catholics , especially when these Irishmen offer to remind their Christian brethren of this good .
(James Thurber, "The Future, If Any, of Comedy,"...)
`` You and I have fallen out of literature into politics '' , Moreland observed .
Synonyms note remark observe mention Related Terms state comment remark observer notice note3. observe [ v ] observe with care or pay close attention to
Examples:
"Take note of this chemical reaction"
(Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)
And it was interesting to observe that B.B.C. . 's television film on Christmas_Eve was The_Bells_of_St._Mary's .
(Nathan Rapport, ""I've Been Here before!"...)
Skeptics may deny the more startling phenomena of dreams as things they have never personally observed , but failure to wonder at their basic mystery is outright avoidance of routine evidence .
(Tristram P. Coffin, "Folklore in the American Twentieth...)
Thus , if we are to observe American folklore in the twentieth century , we will do_well to establish the relationships between folklore , nationalism and imperialism at the outset .
(Christopher Davis, First Family....)
Rachel , observing , would say , `` He has_to rediscover his own capacity .
(Tristram Coffin, Not to the Swift....)
He observed the Florentine vase in the hall , the Renoir painting in the library , as_well_as the long shelves of well-bound volumes ; the pattern of the Oriental rug , the delicate cut-glass chandelier .
Synonyms note observe take_note Related Terms perceiver observation notice perceive4. observe [ v ] watch attentively
Examples:
"Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals"
("Editorials"...)
Capable as their minds may be in some directions , these guardians of the nation 's security are incapable of learning , or even of observing .
(Leon Uris, Mila 8....)
Maybe yes , maybe no , but you can observe everything from the roof of a barrack we are building '' .
(Whit Masterson, Evil Come, Evil Go....)
They had come not to admire but to observe .
Synonyms observe Related Terms watch monitor scout track bird observation observation5. observe [ v ] show respect towards
Examples:
"honor your parents!"
(Edward Austin Walton, "On Education for the Interior...)
The proper correlation of the art with the academic can be achieved only_if this standard is observed .
Since there are almost no schools in the country offering graduate work in interior_design this rule cannot at_present be observed .
Synonyms observe respect honor abide_by honour Related Terms disrespect accept lionize tolerate respect esteem deference honoring6. observe [ v ] celebrate, as of holidays or rites
Examples:
"Keep the commandments"
"celebrate Christmas"
"Observe Yom Kippur"
(Musical America, LXXXI:5...)
On that date the Musicians_Emergency_Fund , organized to furnish employment for musicians unable to obtain engagements during the depression and to provide relief for older musicians who lost their fortunes in the stock_market crash , observed its 30_th anniversary .
Synonyms celebrate observe keep Related Terms commemorate mourn solemnize ceremony celebration celebrant celebration7. observe [ v ] follow with the eyes or the mind
Examples:
"Keep an eye on the baby, please!"
"The world is watching Sarajevo"
"She followed the men with the binoculars"
(James A. Ibers et al., "Proton magnetic resonance...)
This measurement was obtained by W._Blumberg of the University_of_California,Berkeley , by observing the breadth of the free induction decay signal .
Synonyms watch keep_an_eye_on follow observe watch_over Related Terms check guard invigilate keep_tabs_on trace perceiver observation notice watch8. observe [ v ] observe correctly or closely
Examples:
"The pianist kept time with the metronome"
"keep count"
"I cannot keep track of all my employees"
(Francis J. Johnston and John E. Willard, "The...)
It was possible to make estimates of the quantum yield by observing the extent of reduction of a uranyl_oxalate actinometer solution illuminated for a known time in a typical reaction cell and making appropriate conversions based on the differences in the absorption_spectra of uranyl_oxalate and of chlorine , and considering the spectral distribution of the light source .
Synonyms keep observe maintain Related Terms observation observation observation9. observe [ v ] conform one's action or practice to
Examples:
"keep appointments"
"she never keeps her promises"
"We kept to the original conditions of the contract"
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