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peer
1[ peer ]
verb (used without object)
- to look narrowly or searchingly, as in the effort to discern clearly.
- to peep out or appear slightly.
- to come into view.
peer
2[ peer ]
noun
- a person of the same legal status:
a jury of one's peers.
- a person who is equal to another in abilities, qualifications, age, background, and social status.
- something of equal worth or quality:
a skyscraper without peer.
- a nobleman.
- a member of any of the five degrees of the nobility in Great Britain and Ireland (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, and baron).
- Computers. peer-to-peer ( def 2 ).
- a network connected to one or more other networks in a way that routes traffic independently between them in a direct exchange of data.
- a computer or device that is connected to others in a network, either directly or through a server.
- Archaic. a companion.
verb (used without object)
- Computers. (of a network) to be connected with one or more other networks in a way that routes traffic independently between them in a direct exchange of data (usually followed by with ).
peer
1/ ɪə /
noun
- a member of a nobility; nobleman
- a person who holds any of the five grades of the British nobility: duke, marquess, earl, viscount, and baron See also life peer
- a person who is an equal in social standing, rank, age, etc
- ( as modifier )
peer pressure
- archaic.a companion; mate
peer
2/ ɪə /
verb
- to look intently with or as if with difficulty
to peer into the distance
- to appear partially or dimly
the sun peered through the fog
Word History and Origins
Origin of peer2
Word History and Origins
Origin of peer1
Origin of peer2
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Example Sentences
After retiring, he didn’t stop feeding into being a basketball sicko — his words — or a full-on basketball psycho — his and his peers’ words.
“It’s not a scientific paper. It hasn’t gone through peer review.”
It was not long before the spectacle of the London Marathon captured his imagination and he nagged his parents to help him peer over the barriers for a closer look at the elites.
The Lib Dems said they would try to amend the Bus Service Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament and is due to be debated by peers next week, to introduce the changes.
"These lessons are students should treat their peers with respect," he said.
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