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How to pronounce observational

adjectiveB2
ahbzerVAYshuhnl

/ˌɑb.zɚ.ˈveɪ.ʃə.nl̩/

5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

Based on watching and recording what happens without controlling or changing the situation.

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Meanings & examples

adjectivetechnical

Based on watching and recording what happens without controlling or changing the situation.

The researchers used observational methods to study the children's behavior.

Common phrases & grammar

observational study · observational data

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