Observatory

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A building, place, or institution designed and equipped for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena.
  • n. A structure overlooking an extensive view.
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  • n. A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A place or building for making observations on the heavenly bodies.
  • n. A building fitted with instruments for making systematic observations of any particular class or series of natural phenomena.
  • n. A place, as an elevated chamber, from which a view may be observed or commanded.
  • n. A lookout on a flank of a battery whence an officer can note the range and effect of the fire; usually referred to as an observation post.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A place or building set apart for, and fitted with instruments for making, observations of natural phenomena: as, an astronomical or a meteorological observatory.
  • n. A place of observation at such an altitude as to afford an extensive view, such as a lookout-station, a signaling-station, or a belvedere.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
  • n. a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    building    edifice   
    Variant
    observation post   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    lookout   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    museum    telescope    foundry    conservatory    townhall   
     
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