spotting

/ˈspɑtɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of spot; seeing or noticing someone or something.
    • He is spotting the differences between the two pictures.
    • She was spotting her friend in the crowd at the concert.
    • I am spotting a deer in the woods right now.
  2. Marking or staining something with small dots or patches.
    • She is spotting the fabric with paint for a craft project.
    • The rain is spotting the windshield with droplets.
    • The dog is spotting the carpet with muddy paws.
noun
  1. The act of seeing or noticing someone or something, often suddenly or with difficulty.
    • The spotting of the rare bird made the hike worthwhile.
    • Her spotting of the error saved the company thousands of dollars.
    • Early spotting of the disease can lead to better treatment outcomes.
  2. A small amount of a substance, such as blood or liquid, on a surface.
    • She noticed a few spots of spotting on her shirt after the rain.
    • There was some spotting of oil on the garage floor.
    • The doctor said light spotting during early pregnancy is common.
  3. The practice of identifying and recording the presence of something, especially in nature or sports.
    • He goes whale spotting every summer off the coast.
    • Bird spotting is a popular hobby in the spring.
    • Train spotting requires patience and a good pair of binoculars.
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