watcher
ˈwɒtʃər
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Definition of watcher - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
observant personsomeone who observes something attentively
  • The watcher at the museum noticed the suspicious behavior immediately..
observer spectator
2.
securityguard responsible for security
  • The watcher ensured the premises were safe.
guard sentinel
3.
electionTECH.political representative observing elections for irregularitiesTECH.
  • The watcher reported a voting discrepancy.
monitor observer scrutineer
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Expressions with watcher

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person who observes whales in nature
The whale watcher spotted a pod of dolphins.
employee who frequently checks the time, eager for work to end
The manager noticed the new hire was a clock-watcher, always glancing at the wall clock..
person who monitors their weight regularly
She became a dedicated weight watcher after her surgery.
someone who watches multiple episodes in one sitting
She is a binge-watcher who finished the series in two days.
person assigned to watch for fires in a specific area
The fire watcher alerted the team about the smoke in the distance..
person who monitors current affairs in China
The China watcher predicted changes in the trade policy.

Origin of watcher

Old English, wæcce (a watching)

Terms with watcher included in their meaning

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watcher
person who secretly watches others
TV watcher
someone who watches too much TV
sports watcher
person who watches sports but doesn't play
care
having a caretaker or other watcher

Examples of watcher in a sentence

  • A dedicated watcher, she never missed a single detail.
  • A watcher stood at the entrance, vigilant and alert.
  • The museum hired a watcher to monitor the exhibits.
  • A watcher noticed the irregularity during the ballot count.
  • Each party assigned a watcher to the polling station.

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  1. French:observateur, gardien, ...
  2. German:Beobachter, Aufpasser, ...
  3. Italian:osservatore, guardia, ...
  4. Spanish:vigilante, guardián, ...
  5. Portuguese:observador, vigilante, ...
  6. Chinese:观察者, 守卫, ...
  7. Japanese:観察者, 監視員, ...
  8. Arabic:مُراقِب, حارِس, ...
  9. Hebrew:צוֹפֶה, שׁוֹמֵר, ...
  10. Russian:наблюдатель, смотритель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спостерігач, охоронець, ...
  12. Hindi:पर्यवेक्षक, पहरेदार, ...
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