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observed
uhb-ZURVD
Observed (adj) means Noticed or watched; seen and taken note of. Example: “The observed behaviour of the animals surprised the researchers.”
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Noticed or watched; seen and taken note of.
"The observed behaviour of the animals surprised the researchers."
"There was a noticeable gap between the observed and expected results."
"The observed changes in the plants were written down in the lab notebook."
How to use observed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that was watched, noticed, or recorded as having happened.
Common pairings
observed behaviour
observed data
closely observed
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What does “observed” mean?
The word “observed” means noticed or watched; seen and taken note of. In plain terms, something that was watched, noticed, or recorded as having happened.
How do you pronounce “observed”?
“Observed” is pronounced uhb-ZURVD (/əbˈzɝvd/ in IPA).
How do you use “observed” in a sentence?
Here is “observed” used in a sentence: “The observed behaviour of the animals surprised the researchers.”
What part of speech is “observed”?
“Observed” is an adjective.
Is “observed” a common word?
“Observed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between observed and seen?
"Observed" implies deliberate, attentive watching in which something is noticed and taken note of, while "seen" only means it entered your field of vision. A scientist observes a reaction; a passer-by merely sees it happen.
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