observer
someone or something that observes.
a delegate to an assembly or gathering, who is sent to observe and report but not to take part officially in its activities.
U.S. Air Force.
a member of an aircrew, other than the pilot, holding an aeronautical rating.
a person who maintains observation in an aircraft during flight.
Also called air observer, aircraft observer. U.S. Army. a person who serves in an aircraft as a reconnoiterer and directs artillery fire.
Origin of observer
1Other words from observer
- ob·serv·er·ship, noun
- in·ter·ob·serv·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for observer
/ (əbˈzɜːvə) /
a person or thing that observes
a person who attends a conference solely to note the proceedings
a person trained to identify aircraft, esp, formerly, a member of an aircrew
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