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observer

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  • IPA /Ι’b-/

Noun

observer noun

  1. One who makes observations, monitors or takes noticeβ€œMost impartial observers agreed that Sampras had not served well.”
  2. One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.β€œI 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 participateβ€œThe UN sent many observers to the country's first elections.”
  4. A country or other entity which has limited participation rights within an organization.β€œThe Vatican and Palestine have observer status at the UN.”

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