Word of the Day – Observation

In an effort to educate the nominally literate and inform those with sufficient humility to understand their own lack of comprehension, Esme offers the correct definition of misunderstood words…

Observation

1. (noun – pronunciation note: ob-serve-a-ton) Obstetrician’s plate at an eat all you can buffet.
   Example: Dr Smith balanced a profiterole on top of her observation to the amazement of colleagues.
2. (noun – pronunciation note: ob-survey-shun) The exclusion of obstetricians from opinion polls.
   Example: Due to observation, Dr Smith was not asked to fill in the questionnaire.

If you have any words whose meaning escapes you, Esme Crockford is always happy to share her lexicographical knowledge and penetrating insight into the English language.