observing

[Ob*servĀ·ing]

Quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

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Giving particular attention; habitually attentive to what passes; as, an observing person; an observing mind.

Adjective S.
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception


p. pr. & vb. n.
of Observe

a.
Giving particular attention; habitually attentive to what passes; as, an observing person; an observing mind.


Observing

Ob*serv"ing, a. Giving particular attention; habitually attentive to what passes; as, an observing person; an observing mind. -- Ob*serv"ing*ly, adv.

Giving particular attention; habitually attentive to what passes; as, an observing person; an observing mind.

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Usage Examples

We cannot remember too often that when we observe nature, and especially the ordering of nature, it is always ourselves alone we are observing.

A multitude of bees can tell the time of day, calculate the geometry of the sun's position, argue about the best location for the next swarm. Bees do a lot of close observing of other bees maybe they know what follows stinging and do it anyway.

A person who is too nice an observer of the business of the crowd, like one who is too curious in observing the labor of bees, will often be stung for his curiosity.

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Other Usage Examples

When I left Europe in 1987 I did so with the thought that my relevance as a composition teacher would benefit from a certain cool distance to certain tendencies I had been observing for several years with increasing disquiet.

The human mind evolved always in the company of the human body, and of the animal body before it was human. The intricate connections of mind and body must exceed our imagination, as from our point of view we are peculiarly prevented from observing them.

It helps immerse yourself in what you potentially want to do. Being involved, learning firsthand and observing the craft and absorbing all you can, makes it easier to define what you want. It will also ultimately make you a better Chef. Culinary school, or even a single class, is a great bet too.

We're looking at Earth science, observing our planet. Also space science, looking at the ozone in the atmosphere around our Earth. Also looking at life science. And on a human level, using ourselves as test subjects.

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