spotting
Definitions
The act of seeing, noticing, or identifying someone or something.
Small amounts of light vaginal bleeding occurring between menstrual periods.
The presence of small stains, marks, or blemishes on a surface.
Examples
She spent the afternoon spotting rare birds in the local nature reserve.
The coach was busy spotting his teammate during the heavy weightlifting session.
After spotting a leak in the roof, he immediately called a professional contractor.
Synonyms
detecting noticing observing identifying discerning sighting perceiving
Antonyms
missing overlooking ignoring neglecting disregarding losing misplacing