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observer

/ɒb-/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person or other entity that makes observations or watches over something.

    - "The observer at the scene reported what he had seen."
    - "The scientist acted as an observer during the experiment."
  • verb transitive

    To look at or consider (something) in a thoughtful or careful way.

    - "Please observer the rules carefully."
    - "The artist observed the details of the landscape."

Pronunciation
  1. /ɑb-/



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Synonyms

beholder
Rhymes
Words rhyming with observer
observer , sever , deceiver , believer , receiver , admirer , memorizer , recoverer , discoverer
Homonyms
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  1. Observer (en) : A person or other entity that makes observations or watches over something.

  2. Observer (en) : To look at or consider in a thoughtful or careful way.


Homophones
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  1. observer, observer, obsessor, possessor


Variants
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observer , observers , casual observer , inter-observer , interobserver
Forms
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observers, observing, observed, observes


Etymology
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From the Old French observare, from observar 'to keep watch, to attend', from ob- 'over' + servare 'to keep'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'observer' is used in various fields, including astronomy, physics, biology, and sociology.

  2. The term 'observer' has been used in literature since at least the 14th century.

  3. In photography, the term 'observer' refers to the person taking the photograph.


Related Concepts
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  1. Observation: The act of making a careful and systematic examination of something.

  2. Observer effect: A phenomenon in quantum mechanics where the act of observing an object changes its state.


Culture
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The term 'observer' has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of painting and photography. In literature, the role of the observer is often explored in the context of perspective and point of view. In art, the observer is a crucial element in the creation and interpretation of a work.

How to Memorize "observer"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person wearing a lab coat and holding a pair of binoculars, observing a scene.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'observer' with the word 'watcher' or 'witness'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'OBA' for Observe, Be Aware.


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