spotting
/ˈspɑtɪŋ/
verb
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.