sighting

British  

/ ˈsaɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. an occasion on which something is seen

2. Another name for sight

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Example Sentences

Anderson said he can confirm reports of a shark sighting in the area but there is no evidence the missing swimmer was attacked by a shark, SFGate reported.

From Los Angeles Times

Wildlife Trusts volunteers in Cornwall and Devon reported an increase in sightings of more than 1,500 percent on 2023 figures along one stretch of the south coast.

From BBC

Germany opened a new national drone defence centre on Wednesday to enable better coordination between central and state governments, after a string of suspicious drone sightings in recent months.

From Barron's

Stargazers across the country have been treated to numerous sightings of Aurora Borealis over the years, with the most recent last month.

From BBC

The app allowed users to input sightings of ICE agents in their neighborhood, triggering notifications to people nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• analysis
• detection
• diagnosis
• disclosure
• encounter
• exploration
• introduction
• revelation