An informal diplomatic representative sent to international conferences or organizations who has the right to speak but not to vote; personnel dispatched by international organizations to conflict zones to monitor or perform specific tasks

an analyst or specialist who observes and comments on social or political affairs; also used as a pseudonym for political commentators in newspapers and journals

the ability to observe and perceive things clearly; discernment; perceptiveness

one who watches or observes

a place where military personnel observe the battlefield or enemy movements, usually hidden and with a wide field of vision

A post, position, or sentry used to observe enemy activity or security conditions

the act of looking at or inspecting something without using a microscope, telescope, or other instruments; perusal

facility established to monitor and record data regarding water levels, flow rates, sediment content, and geological factors of water bodies such as rivers, lakes, or reservoirs

a dedicated hospital ward or room used for observing a patient's symptoms to confirm a diagnosis or treatment plan

The status of a credit rating that is being reviewed for a potential change

an observer, such as a political or social commentator; a person who watches and analyzes events

New York-based non-governmental organization focused on human rights

title of a regional government official in imperial China, first established in the Tang dynasty to inspect local administration and civilian affairs; later used as an honorary title in the Song dynasty and briefly reinstated by Yuan Shikai