observing
/əbˈzɝvɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: observings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
observation
Noun
Examples
Sensations then, are not perceivings, observings or findings; they are not detectings, scannings or inspectings; they are not apprehendings, cognisings, intuitings or knowings.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
observant
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “observing” mean?
observation
Is “observing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.