observance
/əb'zə:vəns/
Definition
- Noun:
- Conformity with law, custom, or practice: The act of obeying a rule, law, or tradition.
- The act of noticing or paying attention: The action of watching something carefully.
- A formal event performed on a special occasion: A ceremony or ritual held to mark a specific event.
- The act of observing; taking a patient look: The action of watching or monitoring something attentively.
Examples
- Conformity with law, custom, or practice:
- Strict observance of the speed limit is required.
- The company ensures observance of all safety regulations.
- The act of noticing or paying attention:
- Her keen observance of details made her an excellent detective.
- A formal event performed on a special occasion:
- The town held an observance for the national holiday.
- A solemn observance was held at the war memorial.
- The act of observing; taking a patient look:
- Scientific discovery often begins with careful observance of natural phenomena.
Advanced Usage
- In a religious or ceremonial context: Often refers to the practice of rituals or customs.
- The observance of Ramadan is a central practice in Islam.
- As a mark of respect: Can imply an act performed to show honor or remembrance.
- A moment of silence was observed in remembrance, a quiet but powerful observance.
Variants and Related Words
- Observant (adj): Quick to notice things; adhering strictly to rules or customs.
- An observant traveler will notice many cultural details.
- Observer (n): A person who watches or notices something; a person who attends a meeting to listen but not participate.
- The United Nations sent observers to monitor the election.
Synonyms
- Compliance: The action of conforming to a rule or wish.
- Ceremony: A formal religious or public occasion.
- Attention: Notice taken of someone or something; regarding someone or something as interesting or important.
- Monitoring: The observation and checking of progress or quality over a period of time.
Related Phrases
- In observance of: In accordance with or as an act of honoring something.
- The office will be closed in observance of the public holiday.
Noun
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conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
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the act of noticing or paying attention
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he escaped the notice of the police
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a formal event performed on a special occasion
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a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor
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the act of observing; taking a patient look
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