attention vs observation

attention and observation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
attention	Yes	No	No	No
observation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, observation is a hyponym of attention; that is, observation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attention:

attention: the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
observation: the act of noticing or paying attention

Other hyponyms of attention include attentiveness, heed, paying attention, regard, clock-watching, ear, eye, notice, observance, notice.

attention (noun)	observation (noun)
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something	the act of observing; taking a patient look
a courteous act indicating affection	the act of making and recording a measurement
a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review	the act of noticing or paying attention
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others	facts learned by observing
the faculty or power of mental concentration	a remark expressing careful consideration
a general interest that leads people to want to know more

attention vs observation

attention and observation both are nouns.

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