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adjective

observed adj.

Perceived with the eyes and sometimes with other senses; as, no explanation for the observed phenomena.

Detected by systematic scientific observation; as, variation in the observed flux may depend on a number of factors.

Synonyms: ascertained.

Perceived directly with the eyes; observed at first hand.

Synonyms: seen, witnessed.

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Etymology of 'Observed'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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... later a puff of smoke was observed to sally from the larger of the two grabs, followed in a few seconds by ...

— In Clive's Command - A Story of the Fight for India • Herbert Strang

... sombre eyes. He had seen Anita become the target for the flashing eyes of junior officers. He realized that Mrs. Fortescue, woman-like, did not share and could not understand the pangs of his soul at the thought of parting with Anita. He had often observed that mothers willingly gave their daughters in marriage, but he had never seen a father give up his daughter cheerfully to another man. Mrs. Fortescue saw something of this in Colonel Fortescue's face and ...

— Betty at Fort Blizzard • Molly Elliot Seawell

... intelligence. As the soldiers passed the gates, lights floated through the dwelling, and the windows were crowded with inquisitive countenances; great, therefore, was the disappointment when they observed the party separate, and one portion of it take a private path, leading to the Protector's apartments, while the other proceeded round an angle of the building to the stables. Many of the domestics met them at the stable gates, but could learn nothing from those trusty soldiers, who ...

— The Buccaneer - A Tale • Mrs. S. C. Hall

... two younger brothers went peacefully to sleep, while the eldest brother kept watch. At a certain hour of the night the lake became agitated with a swaying motion which startled the watcher not a little. He soon observed a shapeless form arising out of the midst of the water and rushing straight toward him. It was a frightful monster of a Dragon, with two great flapping ears, which was rushing so fiercely upon him. The Prince bravely drew his sword, and seizing the Dragon, cut off his head. Then he sliced ...

— Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know • Various

... respectful behaviour to the Lady: creatures who, brought up too high for their fortunes, and to a taste of pleasure, and the public diversions, had fallen an easy prey to his seducing arts (as will be seen in the conclusion of this work:) and who, as he observed, 'had not yet got over that distinction in their love, which makes a woman prefer ...

— Clarissa, Volume 4 (of 9) - History Of A Young Lady • Samuel Richardson

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