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In reply to the discussion: Do we actually know who killed those cops [View all]Tsiyu
(18,186 posts)I am so sorry that you don't know what an observation is.
Here is a definition for you:
ob·ser·va·tion
ˌäbzərˈvāSH(ə n/
noun
noun: observation; plural noun: observations
1.
the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information.
"she was brought into the hospital for observation"
synonyms: monitoring, watching, scrutiny, examination, inspection, survey, surveillance, consideration, study, review
"the patient has been brought in for observation"
the ability to notice things, especially significant details.
"his powers of observation"
the taking of the altitude of the sun or another celestial body for navigational purposes.
2.
a remark, statement, or comment based on something one has seen, heard, or noticed.
"he made a telling observation about Hugh"
synonyms: remark, comment, statement, utterance, pronouncement, declaration.
Bold mine.
According to the dictionary, you do not need to be present at an event to make an observation about it.