spotter

Pronunciation: /ˈspɑ.tɚ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a worker employed at a dry-cleaning establishment to remove spots
  2. noun a worker employed to apply spots (as markers or identifiers)
  3. noun a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

Etymology

From spot + -er.

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employee

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