spotting

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: spot-ting (2)

English Definition

The act of noticing or detecting something, or staining with spots

Example Sentence

Spotting rare birds is easier with binoculars.

US IPA /ˈspɑː.t̬ɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈspɒt.ɪŋ/

detecting noticing identifying observing

missing overlooking ignoring