Spotting: meaning, definitions and examples

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spotting

 

[ หˆspษ’tษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

birdwatching

The activity of watching and identifying birds in their natural habitat.

Synonyms

birding, birdwatching, ornithology

Examples of usage

  • Spotting is a popular pastime among nature enthusiasts.
  • She enjoys spotting rare bird species during her trips.
  • Many birdwatchers use binoculars for better spotting.
  • The spotting event attracted a large crowd of birdwatching enthusiasts.
  • Spotting can be a relaxing and rewarding experience in nature.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

The act of noticing or identifying a fashionable or trendy item or style.

Synonyms

identifying, noticing, recognizing

Examples of usage

  • She has a keen eye for spotting the latest fashion trends.
  • Spotting unique accessories can enhance your outfit.
  • His talent for spotting new designers helped him become a fashion influencer.
  • Spotting vintage pieces in thrift stores is a popular trend.
  • The magazine features a section on spotting celebrity fashion styles.
Context #3 | Verb

spotting errors

The act of discovering or identifying mistakes, inaccuracies, or flaws.

Synonyms

detecting, finding, identifying

Examples of usage

  • She excels at spotting grammatical errors in written documents.
  • His attention to detail is crucial for spotting discrepancies in the data.
  • Spotting errors early can save time and prevent misunderstandings.
  • The editor's job involves spotting and correcting typos in the manuscript.
  • Training your eye for spotting errors is essential for quality control.

Translations

Translations of the word "spotting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น detecรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเคพ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erkennung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendeteksian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัะฒะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wykrywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆคœๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉtection

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ detecciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tespit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงูƒุชุดุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ detekce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zistenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฃ€ๆต‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odkrivanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppgรถtvun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‹า›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aลŸkarlanma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ detecciรณn

Etymology

The word 'spotting' originates from the verb 'spot,' which has been used since the 14th century to mean 'to mark or notice something.' Over time, 'spotting' evolved to encompass various contexts, from birdwatching to fashion and error detection. Its versatility in describing the act of noticing or identifying has made it a popular term in different fields.

See also: spot, spotless, spotlessness, spotlight, spotlighted, spots, spotted, spotter, spotty.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,489, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.