Watching, taking notes perhaps (9)

I believe the answer is:

observing

(Other definitions for observing that I've seen before include "Noticing or perceiving" , "Looking at" , "Taking note of" , "Watching and perhaps taking notes" , "Watching attentively" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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