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observer

 

[ ษ™bหˆzษ™หvษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

news

A person who watches or notices something, especially something significant.

Synonyms

onlooker, spectator, witness

Examples of usage

  • The observers reported seeing a strange object in the sky.
  • She is an observer of political events around the world.
Context #2 | Noun

science

A device used for making scientific observations or measurements.

Synonyms

apparatus, device, instrument

Examples of usage

  • The telescope is a powerful observer of distant galaxies.
  • The weather station has various sensors and observers.
Context #3 | Noun

international relations

A person or organization sent to observe and report on a situation, especially in a conflict zone or during elections.

Synonyms

auditor, inspector, monitor

Examples of usage

  • The UN observers monitored the ceasefire agreement.
  • The election observers ensured a fair voting process.

Translations

Translations of the word "observer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น observador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเฅเคฏเคตเฅ‡เค•เฅเคทเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beobachter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengamat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพัั‚ะตั€ั–ะณะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obserwator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆณๅฏŸ่€… (kansatsu-sha)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท observateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ observador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถzlemci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€์ฐฐ์ž (gwanchalja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุงู‚ุจ (muraqib)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozorovatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozorovateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง‚ๅฏŸ่€… (guฤnchรก zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opazovalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกhorfandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา›ั‹ะปะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (damkvirvebeli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผลŸahidษ™รงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ observador

Etymology

The word 'observer' originates from the Latin word 'observare', which means 'to watch, observe'. The term has been in use since the 14th century. Initially, it was used in the context of someone who watches or notices something. Over time, the word has expanded its meaning to include scientific instruments and individuals sent to monitor specific situations. The concept of observation and reporting has been crucial in various fields, from news to science to international relations.

See also: nonobservance, observable, observance, observant, observantly, observation, observational, observationally, observe, observers, observing, unobservant, unobserved.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,886, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.