observatory

CEFRC1

/əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A building with special equipment for studying stars and space.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A lookout (vantage point with a view of the surrounding area)

Examples

  • A regional observatory will be directed to monitor the execution of the plan.

  • He built an observatory to study the stars.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.

More examples

In context

  • That observatory stands in a good location.

  • The corporation of Harvard University have passed a vote closing the observatory in Cambridge to the public on Saturday evenings.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from French observatoire, equivalent to observe + -atory.