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   spot

   /spät/

   noun

   • 1. a small round or roundish mark, differing in color or texture from the surface around it: "ladybugs have black spots on their red wing covers" Similar markpatchpopdotspeckspeckleflecksmudgesmearstainblotchblotsplashdaubtechnical:petechiainformal:splotchsploshsplodgerare:maculemacula
   • ▪ a small mark or stain: "a spot of mildew on the wall" Similar discolorationfreckleliver spotage spotmolebirthmarkport wine stainstrawberry marktechnical:nevus
   • ▪ a pimple. Similar pimplepustuleblemishblackheadboilswellingeruptionwenstypockpockmarkacnerashplooktechnical:comedoinformal:zitwhiteheadhickeyrare:papuleblebwhelkblain
   • ▪ a moral blemish or stain.
   • ▪ a pip on a domino, playing card, or die. North American
   • 2. a particular place or point: "a nice secluded spot" Similar placelocationsitepositionpointsituationscenesettinglocalelocalityareaneighborhoodregionvenuetechnical:locus
   • ▪ a small feature or part of something with a particular quality: "his bald spot"
   • ▪ (in sports) an advantage allowed to a player as a handicap.
   • ▪ a position within a listing; a ranking: "the runner-up spot"
   • ▪ a place for an individual item within a show: "she couldn't do her usual singing spot in the club" Similar positionplacenicheslotspaceinformal:window
   • 3. a small amount of something: informal British "a spot of rain" Similar bitlittlesomesmall amountmorselmodicumbitedropsplashinformal:smidgensmidgetadscoosh
   • 4. denoting a system of trading in which commodities or currencies are delivered and paid for immediately after a sale: "trading in the spot markets"
   • 5. short for spotlight
   • 6. a banknote of a specified value: informal North American "a ten-spot"
   • 7. a bar or other drinking establishment (usually in a private home in a township) that operates without an official permit: South African "her father was at the spot with his friends"

   verb

   • 1. see, notice, or recognize (someone or something) that is difficult to detect or that one is searching for: "Andrew spotted the ad in the paper" Similar noticeseeobservediscerndetectperceivemake outpick outdistinguishrecognizeidentifylocatecatch sight ofglimpsesightmarkremarkinformal:clockliterary:descryespy
   • ▪ recognize that (someone) has a particular talent, especially for sports or show business: "we were spotted by a talent scout"
   • ▪ locate an enemy's position, typically from the air: "they were spotting for enemy aircraft"
   • ▪ (in weight training, gymnastics, etc.) observe (a performer) in order to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries.
   • 2. mark with spots: "the velvet was spotted with stains" Similar stainmarkfleckspeckleblotchmottlesmudgestreaksplashspatterbespatterdirtysoilinformal:splotchsploshsplodgeliterary:besmirchsmirch
   • ▪ become marked with spots: "a damp atmosphere causes the flowers to spot"
   • ▪ cover (a surface or area) thinly: "thorn trees spotted the land"
   • ▪ stain or sully the moral character or qualities of: archaic "they might be spotted merely with the errors introduced by Luther" Similar sullystaintarnishblackentaintblemish
   • 3. place (a billiard ball or football) on its designated starting point.
   • 4. give or lend (money) to (someone): informal North American "I'll spot you $300"
   • ▪ allow (an advantage) to (someone) in a game or sport: "the higher-rated team spots the lower-rated team the difference in their handicaps"

   Word Origin Middle English: perhaps from Middle Dutch spotte. The sense ‘notice, recognize’ arose from the early 19th century slang use ‘note as a suspect or criminal’.

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2. flo.health › health › symptoms-and-diseasesWhat is spotting, what causes it, and when is it normal? - Flo

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   Aug 29, 2018 · Many of us will experience bleeding between our periods at some point, but is it normal, and what causes it? Here’s what you should know. Seeing blood in your underwear when you’re not due for your period can be unsettling, but it’s actually more common than you might think.

3. www.healthline.com › health › womens-healthWhat Does Spotting Look Like and What Causes It? - Healthline

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   Jun 29, 2018 · Spotting is light bleeding outside of your period. It can be caused by hormonal changes, birth control, pregnancy, or other factors. Learn how to identify spotting and when to seek medical attention.

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   Oct 10, 2023 · Spotting is any bleeding from the vagina that is not due to a woman’s monthly period. Learn about the differences between spotting and periods, the possible causes of spotting, and when to see a doctor.

5. helloclue.com › articles › cycle-a-zCommon causes of spotting and how to track it - Clue

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   Mar 7, 2023 · Spotting is any bloody vaginal discharge that doesn’t require a pad or tampon. Learn about the common causes of spotting, how it differs from menstrual bleeding and intermenstrual bleeding, and how to track it in the Clue app.

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   May 12, 2024 · Spotting is light vaginal bleeding that can occur outside of your regular menstrual period. Learn the symptoms, causes, and when to see a healthcare provider for spotting.

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   Jan 8, 2021 · Spotting is any uterine or vaginal bleeding outside the menstrual period. It can have various causes, such as hormonal imbalances, gynecologic disorders, or serious conditions. Learn how to diagnose and treat spotting.

8. www.healthline.com › health › womens-healthSpotting vs. Period: Learn the Signs - Healthline

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   Jul 3, 2023 · Spotting is light vaginal bleeding that happens between periods or at other times of the month. Learn about the possible causes, symptoms, and treatments of spotting, and when to see a doctor.