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Spotter

usgb/ˈspɑːtər/Volume
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Hobby ContextPlay
The term spotter is often used among hobbyists who observe specific things as a pastime. SlideShe's an avid bird spotter and spends weekends in the forest with her binoculars.
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'Spotter' implies the active role of reporting observations, not just watching for personal interest. SlideThe train spotter reported the rare locomotive's arrival to the online community.
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Movement FocusPlay
Spotters often focus on movement, such as arrivals or departures, not stationary objects. SlideThe plane spotter noted the unusual takeoff time of the cargo aircraft.