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sighting

/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does sighting mean?

noun

The act of seeing or perceiving something, especially something unusual or unexpected. A visual detection or observation of something.

Example

"The astronomer's sighting of a new planet was confirmed by other scientists."

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