spotting

Noun
US[spot-ing]/ˈspɑtɪŋ/2 syllables
Synonyms: stainingmaculationdetectioncatchingespialspying

Open English WordNet

Noun (2)

  1. the act of spotting or staining somethingSynonyms: stainingmaculationType of soiling, soilure
  2. the act of detecting something; catching sight of somethingSynonyms: detectioncatchingespialspyingType of discovery, find

Related words blot verb, spy verb

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

“spotting” is listed under Spot.

Spot transitive verb [past tense & past participle Spotted; present participle & verbal noun Spotting.]

1. To make visible marks upon with some foreign matter; to discolor in or with spots; to stain; to cover with spots or figures; as, to spot a garment; to spot paper.

2. To mark or note so as to insure recognition; to recognize; to detect; as, to spot a criminal. cant

3. To stain; to blemish; to taint; to disgrace; to tarnish, as reputation; to asperse.

My virgin life no spotted thoughts shall stain.— Sir Philip Sidney
If ever I shall close these eyes but once, May I live spotted for my perjury.— Francis, & Fletcher, John. Beaumont

To spot timber, to cut or chip it, in preparation for hewing.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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