observer

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.

   • Most impartial observers agreed that Sampras had not served well.
2. 2

   One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.

   • I shall be an observer of the local customs.
3. 3

   A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to…

   A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to participate.

   • The UN sent many observers to the country's first elections.
   • When the army reached Tsun-i, an enlarged Politburo meeting was called. Teng attended as an observer.
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   1. 4

      A country or other entity which has limited participation rights within an organization.

      • The Vatican and Palestine have observer status at the UN.
   2. 5

      A crew member on an aircraft who makes observations of enemy positions or aircraft.

      • The only crew-member to survive the crash was the Canadian observer.
   3. 6

      A sentry etc. manning an observation post.

      • We waited till dusk when the observers' vision was poorest.
   4. 7

      Synonym of spotter.

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