observing

Definitions

The act of noticing or perceiving something and registering it as being significant.

The practice of watching or monitoring someone or something carefully, especially to gain information.

The act of adhering to or complying with a law, rule, or custom.

Examples

The scientist spent hours observing the behavior of the birds in their natural habitat.

She sat quietly by the window, observing the busy street below.

By observing the patterns in the data, the team was able to predict the market trend.

Synonyms

watching monitoring scrutinizing noticing witnessing surveying viewing

Antonyms

ignoring overlooking disregarding neglecting missing forgetting unheeding