Spotter: meaning, definitions and examples

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spotter

 

[ หˆspษ’tษ™ ]

Context #1

in sports

A person who watches a particular activity or event, especially a sport, to check that it is done fairly and according to the rules.

Synonyms

monitor, observer, supervisor

Examples of usage

  • He works as a spotter for the basketball team, making sure the players follow the regulations.
  • The spotter noticed the illegal move and immediately informed the referee.
Context #2

in aviation

A person who assists in guiding the pilot of an aircraft, especially during takeoff and landing.

Synonyms

aide, guide, navigator

Examples of usage

  • The spotter communicated with the control tower to ensure a safe landing.
  • The pilot relied on the spotter's instructions to navigate through the fog.

Translations

Translations of the word "spotter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น observador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค—เคฐเคพเคจเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beobachter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengamat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพัั‚ะตั€ั–ะณะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obserwator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆณๅฏŸ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท observateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ observador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถzlemci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€์ฐฐ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุงู‚ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozorovatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozorovateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง‚ๅฏŸ่€…

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˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผลŸahidษ™รงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ observador

Word origin

The term 'spotter' originated in the 17th century, derived from the verb 'spot', meaning to observe or notice something. Over time, it evolved to refer to individuals who watch over specific activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with rules. In sports, aviation, and various other fields, spotters play a crucial role in maintaining safety and fairness.

See also: spot, spotless, spotlessness, spotlight, spotlighted, spots, spotted, spotting, spotty.