noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
observation; survey; measurement
Scientific, technical, or systematic observation and measurement, such as weather, astronomical, or statistical data collection.
気象庁は毎日気温を観測している。
The Meteorological Agency observes the temperature every day.
このデータは衛星による観測結果です。
This data is the result of satellite observation.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Used for expressing a personal view, forecast, or assessment, often in news or analytical contexts. Less common than sense 1.
専門家は景気の先行きについて慎重な観測を示した。
The expert gave a cautious outlook on the economic future.
彼の観測では、来月には円高が進むらしい。
According to his prediction, the yen will strengthen next month.