observance
(noun):
the
practice of following a custom, rule, law, etc.
an act
that is part of a ceremony or ritual
a
customary practice, rite, or ceremony observances
a rule governing members of a religious order
a rule governing members of a religious order
an act or
instance of following a custom, rule or law: observance of the
speed limits
an act or instance of watching
an act or instance of watching
Examples:
observance of the smoking ban in public buildings
observation (noun):
a
statement about something you have noticed : a comment or remark
the act
of careful watching and listening : the activity of paying close attention to
someone or something in order to get information
something
you notice by watching and listening
an act or
instance of observing a custom, rule, or law
an act of
recognizing and noting a fact or occurrence often involving measurement with
instruments
a record or description so obtained
a record or description so obtained
the
condition of one that is observed
— ob·ser·va·tion·al adjective
— ob·ser·va·tion·al adjective
— ob·ser·va·tion·al·ly adverb
Examples:
I'm not
criticizing that kind of clothing. I'm just making an observation about
the style.
Her
constant observations about the weather bored me.
These
facts based on close observation of
the birds in the wild.
Observations made
using the telescope have led to new theories.
Some
interesting observations came from the study.
He
recorded his observations in a notebook.
