observer

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.

   Most impartial observers agreed that Sampras had not served well.

2. 2
   noun

   One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.

   I shall be an observer of the local customs.

3. 3
   noun

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

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

4. 4
   noun

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

   The Vatican and Palestine have observer status at the UN.

5. 5
   noun

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

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

6. 6
   noun

   A sentry etc. manning an observation post.

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

7. 7
   noun

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

8. 8
   noun

   an expert who observes and comments on something

Etymology

From observe + -er.