Word
spotter
Phoneticsspot·ter, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈspɑtɝ/
UK/spˈɒtɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who watches an area or a group of people to find something specific, like a lost child or a criminal. They often use binoculars or a telescope to see far away.
n. a person who observes a specific area or group of people to locate a particular target or identify a specific occurrence. Often used in contexts such as law enforcement, aviation, or public safety.
Examples
“The spotter found the lost child in the crowd.”
“During the parade, a trained spotter stood on the rooftop to ensure the float stayed on the correct route.”
“The rescue team deployed a spotter to the highest point of the cliff, where the vantage allowed for a clear view of the entire coastline and any potential hazards.”
Examples
simple
“The spotter found the lost child in the crowd.”
contextual
“During the parade, a trained spotter stood on the rooftop to ensure the float stayed on the correct route.”
complex
“The rescue team deployed a spotter to the highest point of the cliff, where the vantage allowed for a clear view of the entire coastline and any potential hazards.”
Etymology
From spot + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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