Pronunciation

/ˈɑːbzərvər/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who watches or notices something, especially systematically for a scientific or research purpose. For example: “The scientist acted as an observer during the experiment.”
• Noun: (in certain professions) A person assigned to monitor, report on, or control events, activities, or people. Example: “A traffic observer was stationed at the intersection to manage the flow of vehicles.”
• Noun: (in sports) A referee or umpire who ensures fair play and adherence to rules. Example: “The linesman acts as an observer along the sidelines.”

Phrases

• “Observation deck”: An area designed for observers to have a clear view, often used in reference to watching events, such as from a high point in a stadium or in a tower overlooking a city.
• “Independent observer”: Someone who is not involved in a situation and can therefore offer an unbiased perspective.
• “Participant observer”: In social sciences, this refers to a researcher who both takes part in an activity and observes it.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The ornithologist spent hours as an observer, meticulously recording bird behavior in his notebook.”
• Noun: “In her new job as a quality control observer, she checks each product before it leaves the factory.”
• Noun: “As the official observer, he ensured that all players followed the rules during the chess match.”

Synonyms

• Watcher
• Monitor
• Inspector
• Examiner
• Spectator
• Witness
• Scout
• Lookout