for observation
idiom
: for the purpose of being watched carefully (as by doctors in a hospital)
They're keeping him at the hospital for observation for another few days.
Examples of for observation in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Medics took the child went to University Hospital at Downstate for observation.
—
John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
After sitting on the bench for a few minutes, Flagg got up and put his arms around two teammates and was taken to the locker room for observation.
—Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The toddler was taken to a hospital for observation and treatment.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
Kloss possessed a superhuman talent for observation.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for observation
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
After sitting on the bench for a few minutes, Flagg got up and put his arms around two teammates and was taken to the locker room for observation.
—Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The toddler was taken to a hospital for observation and treatment.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
Kloss possessed a superhuman talent for observation.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for observation
Cite this Entry
“For observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20observation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share