1. the act of noticing or identifying something
2. small marks or stains on a surface
3. light bleeding between menstrual periods
Usage: medical

1. present participle of spot; noticing or seeing something

Examples

• She’s getting better at spotting birds in the forest.
• The detective was spotting clues at the crime scene.
• There’s some spotting on this white shirt.
• The gym instructor was spotting him during the bench press.
• Bird spotting requires patience and good eyesight.
• The spotting on the fabric made it look vintage.
• He asked his friend to help with spotting during his workout.