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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/ ±èɪə /
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/ ±èɪə /
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
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Example Sentences
He adds: "Val, among his peers, was well loved. He came fully loaded."
When it comes to fighting inertia and dreaming of a better life for everyone regardless of race or station, John and Yoko have very genuine peers.
Dice opened the first few months of the venue’s calendar up to his peers and has had no problem booking dates while completing handywork.
We thought we were gonna get in the van and go sell a couple hundred thousand records like all of our peers did.
The headteacher said issues with social media had occurred with children as young as seven, in Year 3, while peer pressure for parents to give their children smartphones was commonplace by Year 5.
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