English word observation comes from Latin observo, and later Latin observatio (Observation, attention. Surveillance. Watching, observing.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| observo | Latin (lat) | I guard, keep watch over.. I heed, regard, respect.. I notice, perceive.. I observe, watch.. I pay attention to. |
| observatio | Latin (lat) | Observation, attention. Surveillance. Watching, observing. |
| observation | English (eng) | A judgement based on observing.. A remark or comment.. Performance of what is prescribed; adherence in practice; observance.. The act of noting and recording some event; or the record of such noting.. The act of observing, and the fact of being observed. |