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observer
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6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. observer
  2. aircraft observer
  3. forward observer
  4. ground observer
  5. participant observer
  6. weather observer

ob·serv·er

noun \əb-ˈzər-vər\

Definition of OBSERVER

: one that observes: as
a : a representative sent to observe but not participate officially in an activity (as a meeting or war)
b : an expert analyst and commentator in a particular field <political observers>
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Examples of OBSERVER

  1. According to one observer, the event was poorly organized.
  2. The star is not visible to an observer without a telescope.
  3. According to one military observer, this change comes after years of planning.
  4. Observers say the economy is improving.
  5. The class has an observer today, so please be on your best behavior.

First Known Use of OBSERVER

circa 1550

Related to OBSERVER

Synonyms
bystander, spectator, onlooker, viewer, watcher

Rhymes with OBSERVER

conserver, deserver, preserver, timeserver

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