spotting
spotting Lexical Profile
spotting Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To see, notice, or recognize someone or something that is difficult to detect or that one is searching for.
"She had no trouble spotting her brother in the crowded airport terminal because of his bright yellow jacket."
To mark, stain, or scatter a surface with small drops, dots, or discoloration.
"Raindrops were already spotting the freshly washed pavement before we could bring the laundry inside."
To watch and physically stand by a person performing weightlifting, gymnastics, or acrobatics in order to assist them and prevent injury.
"The coach spent the afternoon spotting the gymnasts as they practiced their new vaulting routines."
• noun
The act or process of noticing, detecting, or observing someone or something, or a hobby of observing and recording specific types of objects such as birds, trains, or aircraft.
"The coastal cliffs are a popular location for whale spotting during the spring migration."
Light vaginal bleeding that occurs outside of the regular menstrual period or during early pregnancy.
"The physician explained that mild spotting is a relatively common occurrence when starting a new contraceptive."
A pattern of spots, flecks, or localized discolorations on a surface, plant leaf, or animal coat.
"High humidity in the greenhouse caused dark fungal spotting on the lower leaves of the tomato plants."
In gymnastics, weightlifting, and dance, the practice of assisting or supporting a performer during an exercise to ensure safety, or keeping the eyes fixed on a single point during spins to prevent dizziness.
"Proper spotting by a training partner is essential when attempting a heavy bench press."