observer — Dizionario inglese

Sostantivo

1. One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.

   Sinonimi

   beholderonlooker

   Contrari

   observee

   Esempi

   Most impartial observers agreed that Sampras had not served well.

   Altri esempi (1)

   Between 8 and 9 p.m., the recorder at a meteorological station at Harrow, Middlesex, picked up 1,470 lightning flashes within a radius of 10 to 15 miles, and observers at the station described the storm as "probably one of the most spectacular of the century."

2. One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.

   Esempi

   I shall be an observer of the local customs.

3. A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to participate.

   Esempi

   The UN sent many observers to the country's first elections.

   When the army reached Tsun-i, an enlarged Politburo meeting was called. Teng attended as an observer.

4. A country or other entity which has limited participation rights within an organization.

   Esempi

   The Vatican and Palestine have observer status at the UN.

5. A crew member on an aircraft who makes observations of enemy positions or aircraft.

   Esempi

   The only crew-member to survive the crash was the Canadian observer.

6. A sentry etc. manning an observation post.

   Esempi

   We waited till dusk when the observers' vision was poorest.

7. Synonym of spotter.

Sostantivo

1. a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

   Sinonimi

   perceiverpercipientbeholder

   Termini più generali

   actordoerworker

2. an expert who observes and comments on something

   Sinonimi

   commentator

   Termini più generali

   expert