2020-11-17
ศัพท์ น่าสับสน ชุด O - Observance & observation
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Dictionary.com
ออกเสียง Observance =’uhb-ZUR-vuhns’
ออกเสียง observation = ‘ob-zur-VEY-shuhn’
Farlex Trivia Dictionary
observation
- sight - A measurement or observation taken with an optical device.
- auspice - Originally denoted the observation of bird flight as a form of divination.
- noegenesis - The generating or obtaining of new knowledge from experience through observation and the inferring of relations.
- contemplate, contemplation - The base of contemplate and comtemplation is Latin templum, "open space for observation."
Collins COBUILD English Usage
Observance – observation
1. 'observance'
The observance of a rule or custom isthe practice of obeying it
or following it.
Observance is a fairly formal word.
Local councils should use their powers to ensure strict observance of laws.
2. 'observation'
You do not use observance to refer to the activity
of watching someone or something carefully.
The word you use is observation.
Stephens had crashed and was taken to hospital for observation.
By far the greatest part of his work is careful observation and precise thinking.
Dictionary of Problem Words and Expression
Observance & observation
Observance means acting in accord with tradition, duty, law, or custom:
“Drivers should be careful in their observance of traffic regulations.”
“Some religious people are strict in their observance of dietary laws.”
Observance also means “taking note of”:
“National holidays are set apart for the observance of some notable event.”
An observation is an instance or act of viewing, perceiving, or regarding:
“Roving policemen make a careful observation point of suspicious-looking persons.”
“Try to find a good observation point from which to watch the ceremonies in observance of Veteran Day.”
