Meaning

• The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)

• The act of noting and recording some event; or the record of such noting.

• A remark or comment.

• A judgement based on observing.

• Performance of what is prescribed; adherence in practice; observance.

• A regime under which a subject is routinely observed.

• Philosophically as: the phenomenal presence of human being existence.