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spotting

The correct spelling is spotting.

How to pronounce spotting

verb

Say it like: Spo-tti-ng

The correct spelling is spotting. To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify. For example: "Try to spot the differences between these two pictures."

Usage Examples

Try to spot the differences between these two pictures.

I’ll spot you ten dollars for lunch.

Hard water will spot if it is left on a surface.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.
  2. 2.To loan a small amount of money to someone.
  3. 3.To stain; to leave a spot (on).
  4. 4.To remove, or attempt to remove, a stain.
  5. 5.To retouch a photograph on film to remove minor flaws.

noun

  1. 1.A spotted pattern.
  2. 2.The act of spotting or sighting something.

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