sighting
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/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/
(sight)
seeing or view
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sighting' originates from the Old English word 'sīhth,' where 'sīhth' meant 'sight or vision.'
Historical Evolution
'sīhth' transformed into the Middle English word 'sight,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sighting.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of seeing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an instance of seeing something unusual or rare.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instance of seeing or catching sight of something, especially something unusual or rare.
There was a sighting of a rare bird in the park.
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Last updated: 2025/07/09 20:35