Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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observation | Yes | No | No | No |
Parkinson's law | Yes | No | No | No |
observation (noun) | Parkinson's law (noun) |
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the act of observing; taking a patient look | C. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that the number of subordinates in an organization will increase linearly regardless of the amount of work to be done |
the act of making and recording a measurement | C. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that work will expand so as to fill the time available for its completion |
the act of noticing or paying attention | |
facts learned by observing | |
a remark expressing careful consideration |