spotting

/ˈspɑɾɪŋ/
/ˈspɒtɪŋ/
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Other forms: spottings

Definitions of spotting
  1. noun
    the act of spotting or staining something
    synonyms: maculation, staining
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    type of:
    dirtying, soiling, soilure
    the act of soiling something
  2. noun
    the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
    synonyms: catching, detection, espial, spying
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    type of:
    discovery, find, uncovering
    the act of discovering something
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