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peer

 

[ pɪər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

group

A person who is equal to another in abilities, qualifications, age, background, and social status.

Synonyms

colleague, companion, equal, match

Examples of usage

  • He was respected by his peers for his hard work and dedication.
  • She was elected by her peers to be the team captain.
  • The students formed a close bond as they interacted with their peers.
Context #2 | Verb

review

To look closely or carefully at something, especially in order to find faults or errors.

Synonyms

examine, inspect, scrutinize, study

Examples of usage

  • The editor asked me to peer review the article before publication.
  • She peered at the document to ensure there were no mistakes.

Translations

Translations of the word "peer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 par

🇮🇳 सहकर्मी

🇩🇪 Kollege

🇮🇩 rekan

🇺🇦 рівний

🇵🇱 rówieśnik

🇯🇵 同僚 (どうりょう)

🇫🇷 pair

🇪🇸 colega

🇹🇷 eş

🇰🇷 동료 (동료)

🇸🇦 نظير

🇨🇿 vrstevník

🇸🇰 rovesník

🇨🇳 同辈 (Tóngbèi)

🇸🇮 vrstnik

🇮🇸 jafningi

🇰🇿 тең

🇬🇪 თანატოლი

🇦🇿 yaşıd

🇲🇽 colega

Word origin

The word 'peer' originated from the Old French word 'per' which means 'equal'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to someone of the same rank, ability, or social status. The concept of peers has been significant in various societies, especially in legal systems where peers are individuals who share similar roles or statuses. Today, 'peer' is commonly used to describe individuals who are considered equals in a particular context.

See also: peerage, peeress, peerless, peers.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,060 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.