How to Pronounce Obs

To pronounce "obs", say OBS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does obs mean?

noun

  1. Observation(s) (blood pressure, temperature, etc).

adjective

  1. Abbreviation of observed

adjective

  1. (of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often by preference for something newer, which replaces the subject).

    “It is speculated that, within a few years, the Internet's speedy delivery of news worldwide will make newspapers obsolete.”

  2. Imperfectly developed; not very distinct.

Synonyms

abortiveobscurerudimentalantiquateddeprecateddisused

Related words

bbsbsnnsosystemsvhoobservershiplookoutobserver

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obs"?▾

"Obs" has one syllable.

What does "obs" mean?▾

Obs: Observation(s) (blood pressure, temperature, etc).

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