Synonyms for spotting

Most common

catching · detection · spying · espial · staining

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A spotted pattern.

2. n. 2

   The act of spotting or sighting something.

Related words

Phrases

oil spotting train spotting

Forms

Plural

spottings → catchings, detections, spyings, espials…

Example sentences

• catching Tom's new hobby is catching and moving live moles.
• detection Fake news detection uses natural language processing.
• spying Spying between friends is absolutely unacceptable.
• staining If something spills, clean it up right away to prevent staining.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

spying², espial

8 letters

catching², staining²

9 letters

detection³

10 letters

maculation

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (spying² = 2 syllables).