Observer
Pronunciation
- IPA: /É™bˈzÉœËvÉ™/
Full definition of observer
Noun
observer
(plural observers)- One who makes observations, monitors or takes noticeMost impartial observers agreed that Sampras had not served well.
- One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.I shall be an observer of the local customs.
- A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to participateThe UN sent many observers to the country's first elections.
- (military) A crew member on an aircraft who makes observations of enemy positions or aircraftThe only crew-member to survive the crash was the Canadian observer.
- (military) A sentry etc. manning an observation postWe waited till dusk when the observers' vision was poorest.