spotlighting
|spot-light-ing|
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/ˈspɑtˌlaɪtɪŋ/
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/ˈspɒtˌlaɪtɪŋ/
(spotlight)
focusing attention
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spotlight' originates from English, specifically the word 'spot' meaning 'a particular place' and 'light' meaning 'illumination'.
Historical Evolution
'spotlight' changed from the combination of 'spot' and 'light' in English and eventually became the modern English word 'spotlight'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to illuminate a specific area', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to focus attention on something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'spotlight'.
The documentary is spotlighting the challenges faced by small businesses.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41