the size of the observable universe
scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable
Recent Examples on the WebThere were 191 observable pupfish, the highest spring count recorded since March 1999.—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 May 2024 Dead dolphins aren’t observable, and living dolphins who survive attacks may not always bear scars.—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024 The deleterious effect remote learning was having not just on student performance but also on young people’s mental health was observable and, indeed, chronicled at the anecdotal and clinical level.—The Editors, National Review, 20 Mar. 2024 With April 8 being so close to the Devil Comet's April 21 perihelion, the comet could be observable during the darkness of totality.—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for observable
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