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sighting


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of seeing or observing something.

  • An instance or occasion of seeing something.


Synonyms

espy , glimpse , spot , aim , take aim , see
Variants
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sight , sighted , sighting , sights
Etymology
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From Old English sihtian, seothan; related to sight.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the human eye can distinguish about 10 million different colors?

  2. The first recorded use of the word 'sighting' in English was in the 15th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. Observation: The process of making a careful and systematic study of something.

  2. Perception: The process of interpreting and organizing sensory information in order to understand and navigate the environment.


Culture
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In literature, 'sighting' is often used metaphorically to refer to the discovery or perception of something new or significant. In art, it can be represented as a visual depiction of an observation or scene.

How to Memorize "sighting"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine observing a beautiful sunset, focusing on the colors and details.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sighting' with the idea of discovery or observation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'See It Happen' to remember the definition of sighting as 'the act of seeing or observing something'.


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