Finding and Spotting

Finding

Finding noun - The act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time.
Usage example: the scientists were thrilled with the finding of the new fossil

Spotting and finding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spotting" instead a noun "Finding".

Nearby Words: find, finder

Spotting

Spotting noun - The act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time.
Usage example: the spotting of a new bird is always a thrill for an avid bird-watcher

Finding and spotting are semantically related. You can use "Finding" instead a noun "Spotting".

Nearby Words: spotted, spotty, spotter

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Red Orchestra They also have binoculars to aid in spotting enemies and finding desirable coordinates for indirect fire missions.
  • Moment Killer Most of them interrupted by someone from the case calling or showing up on their doorstep or a small misunderstanding turned Up to Eleven by Maddie (finding a pulse monitor on Jonathan when they're about to have sex, spotting him in another woman's car on the eve of his birthday).
    Source: Moment Killer
  • Tabletop Game / Mage: The Ascension A wizard can use it to see weak spots in everything, from people and objects (which allows him to hit them For Massive Damage) to finding an entry to a guarded building by spotting the flaw in security procedures.
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