1. The actual route or trajectory that something takes as measured or tracked through observation or recording
The observed path of the hurricane differed from the predicted trajectory.
O caminho observado do furacão diferiu da trajetória prevista.
2. In physics and mathematics, the actual sequence of states or positions followed by a particle or object as determined by empirical measurement
Scientists recorded the observed path of the electron through the particle detector.
Os cientistas registraram o caminho observado do elétron através do detector de partículas.
3. In navigation and tracking, the route actually followed versus the planned or theoretical route
The vessel's observed path was affected by strong currents.
O caminho observado da embarcação foi afetado por correntes fortes.