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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The observation of things external to one's own mind, as opposed to introspection. Ordinary sense perception or reasoning concerning the things perceived. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   examination or observation of what is outside oneself, as opposed to introspection. wordnet

Antonyms

All antonyms

introspection

Etymology

From extrospect + -ion.

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