the size of the observable universe
scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable
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The same phenomenon is observable in Iran, where 61% of women entrepreneurs dominate the international market.—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Laken Riley murder suspect seen with multiple scratches day after killing: Officers
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Ibarra was interviewed on Feb. 23 in connection with her death and had multiple scratches observable on his arms, police testified.—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024 These events create the best aurora, and the extended auroral oval will be observable by most people.—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 The first observable is instantaneous acceleration — the ability to change direction and change your velocity very rapidly.—Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for observable
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borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, "that must or can be observed," borrowed from Latin observābilis "capable of being observed," from observāre "to give attention to, watch carefully, observe" + -bilis "capable (of acting) or worthy of (being acted upon)" — more at -able
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