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peers

 

[ pɪrz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

social interaction

People of the same age, status, or ability level.

Synonyms

colleagues, companions, equals

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys spending time with her peers at school.
  • It is important to have a support network of peers.
Context #2 | Verb

reviewing work

To examine, evaluate, or criticize someone's work or performance.

Synonyms

appraise, assess, inspect

Examples of usage

  • She asked her colleague to peer review her presentation slides.
  • The professor peer reviewed the research paper before publication.

Translations

Translations of the word "peers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pares

🇮🇳 सहकर्मी

🇩🇪 Kollegen

🇮🇩 rekan

🇺🇦 колеги

🇵🇱 koledzy

🇯🇵 仲間

🇫🇷 pairs

🇪🇸 pares

🇹🇷 eşitler

🇰🇷 동료

🇸🇦 زملاء

🇨🇿 kolegové

🇸🇰 kolegovia

🇨🇳 同行

🇸🇮 sodelavci

🇮🇸 félagar

🇰🇿 әріптестер

🇬🇪 მეგობრები

🇦🇿 həmkarlar

🇲🇽 pares

Word origin

The word 'peers' originated from the Old French word 'per', meaning equal or match. It entered the English language in the 13th century and has been used to refer to individuals of similar age, status, or abilities since then. The concept of peers has been important in various social contexts, such as education and professional settings, where interaction and collaboration among equals are valued.

See also: peer, peerage, peeress, peerless.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,683 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.