Certainly the alterations are insignificant from a practical standpoint; otherwise competent observers would not disagree.

But recall that an observation sentence is one that would elicit assent from any competent observer.

"Many competent observers," he added, "are of the opinion that this drift is by now inevitable in practically all Catholic universities."

Scientific belief is based on observation, either one's own or that of a competent observer.

Less competent observers are disposed to except cats, which seem neither wiser nor better than they were last year.

The Shadow had placed a competent observer in the spot that counted most.

To be accepted by most scientists, several impartial, competent observers should agree on what is observed.

For instance: "During the past few years competent observers declare that the number of pilgrims to Benares has increased."

Murkden, however, had made exact tests, scientifically conducted and properly attested by competent observers.

They stated that two competent observers were to be sent to each location.