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Noun for person being observed

English Language & Usage Asked on July 28, 2021

I know that the person being interviewed is interviewee, but I cannot find the equivalent for the person being observed! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Wiktionary cites observee:, but it appears to be used mainly in scientific contexts:

Noun (plural observees)

  • One who is observed.

Ngram: "observee"

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  • Thus, on days and at times selected by the observee, two observers show up at the observee' s work site and use a standard behavioral checklist to conduct a systematic 30-minute observation session, followed by interactive feedback... From Safety, Health, and Asset Protection

Answered by user66974 on July 28, 2021

Subject. Wiktionary says

A human, animal or an inanimate object that is being examined, treated, analysed, etc

Answered by Fuhrmanator on July 28, 2021

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