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Definition of observational adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

observational

adjective

/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃənl/

/ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənl/

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connected with or based on the activity of watching somebody/something carefully for a period of time, especially to learn something
- The course helps drivers to improve their observational skills.
- an observational study of cancer patients
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