spotting

• Substantiv, das das Entdecken, Bemerken oder Ausfindigmachen von etwas bezeichnet, oder das Anbringen von Flecken oder Markierungen auf etwas.

A noun referring to the act of detecting, noticing, or catching sight of something, or the act of marking or staining something.

unzählbar

1. Marking or stainingB2formal

   The act of making a mark or stain on a surface.

   Befleckung

   • The spotting on the fabric was caused by spilled coffee.
   • He noticed spotting on the wall after the rain.
   • The artist used spotting to create texture in the painting.

   Synonymediscolorationmarkingmottlingsplatteringstaining

2. Detecting or noticingB1informal

   The act of seeing, noticing, or detecting something, often something difficult to find.

   Entdecken

   • Bird spotting is a popular hobby in the countryside.
   • The spotting of the rare animal caused excitement among the researchers.
   • She is very good at spotting errors in the text.

   Synonymedetectiondiscernmentdiscoveryidentificationnoticeobservationperceptionrecognition

• Deutsches Verb, das das Erkennen, Bemerken oder Entdecken von jemandem oder etwas bezeichnet, oft plötzlich oder mit Mühe.

A verb used to indicate the act of seeing, noticing, or recognizing someone or something, often suddenly or with difficulty.

1. A2formal

   To see or notice someone or something, especially suddenly or when it is not easy to do so.

   Bemerken

   • I spotted a deer in the forest.
   • She spotted her friend in the crowd.
   • He spotted the mistake immediately.

   Synonymedescrydetectdiscernespyglimpsenoticeobserveseespy

   Antonymedisregardignoremissoverlook

2. B1formal

   To recognize or identify someone or something as being particular or special.

   Erkennen

   • The teacher spotted the student's talent for music.
   • Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?
   • The detective spotted the clue that solved the case.

   Synonymedetectdiscerndistinguishidentifymake outnoticeperceivepick outrecognize

   Antonymeignoremislaymissoverlook

3. B1formal

   To make a mark or stain on a surface.

   Beschmutzen

   • The red wine spotted the white tablecloth.
   • Oil spots the driveway after the car leaks.
   • The rain spotted the window glass.

   Synonymeblemishblotmarksmudgespecklesplotchstaintaint