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peer
The noun usage carries a strong sense of social or professional symmetry. It is frequently used in legal or academic settings to imply a standard of fairness or a shared level of expertise, as in the concept of peer review. It suggests a horizontal relationship rather than a vertical hierarchy.
Countable when referring to an individual of equal status, such as a colleague or a fellow noble.
Meanings
A person who is equal in rank, status, or ability to another.
"He was judged by a jury of his peers."
To look narrowly or searchingly at something, often because it is difficult to see.
"She peered through the fog to find the sign."
To look closely or squint at something to see it more clearly.
"He peered into the dark hallway."