contemplation

1. A long and thoughtful observation (synset 100880604)
   is a type of: stare - a fixed look with eyes open wide
2. A calm, lengthy, intent consideration (synset 105793513)
   is a type of: consideration - the process of giving careful thought to something
   subtypes:

   • cogitation, study - attentive consideration and meditation
   • meditation, speculation - continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
   • meditation - (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)
   • introspection, self-contemplation, self-examination - the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
   • retrospect - contemplation of things past
   same as: musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness

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