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Definition of sighting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
eventoccasion when something is seen
- The sighting of the comet was a spectacular event.
2.
rare eventact of seeing something rare or unusual
- There was a sighting of a rare bird in the park.
Adjective
visibleRare seen or noticed by someoneRare
- The sighting star was bright in the night sky.
Expressions with sighting
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instrument used to line up aim or view on a chosen target
The rifle's sighting device was damaged and needed to be replaced.
Origin of sighting
English, sight (view) + -ing (action)
Terms with sighting included in their meaning
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initial sighting
the first time someone or something is seen
brief sighting
see something for a very short time
weather alert
official alert to take immediate action due to a tornado sighting
optics
telescope mounted on a rifle for sighting
ufology
dismissive explanation for a UFO sighting
finance
time period for payment after document sighting
surveying
instrument with spirit level and sighting tube
navigation
used to announce sighting of land
navigation
sighting device with a compass for measuring bearings
enthusiastic signal
signal the sighting of something with an excited shout
hunting
cry to signal sighting of a fox
whale
used to announce the sighting of a whale
observation
involving a second sighting
Examples of sighting in a sentence
The sighting of the UFO caused a media frenzy. A sighting of the comet excited astronomers. The sighting of the UFO was reported widely. The sighting moon was a beautiful sight. A sighting comet appeared in the sky.
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- French:observation, visible, ...
- German:Sichtung, sichtbar, ...
- Italian:avvistamento, avvistato, ...
- Spanish:avistamiento, visible, ...
- Portuguese:observação, notado, ...
- Chinese:目击, 被看到的, ...
- Japanese:目撃, 目撃された, ...
- Arabic:رُؤْيَة, مَرْصود, ...
- Hebrew:תַּצְפִּית, נִצְפֶּה, ...
- Russian:наблюдение, замеченный, ...
- Ukrainian:спостереження, помічений, ...
- Hindi:देखे जाने की घटना, दृश्य, ...
Definition of sight - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
visionthe ability to see with the eyes
- Her sight was restored after the surgery.
2.
tourist attractionplace of interest to visit
- The Eiffel Tower is a famous sight in Paris.
3.
aiming toolTECH. device for aiming a weaponTECH.
- He adjusted the sight on his rifle.
Verb
1.
briefly seesee or notice something suddenly
- I sighted a rare bird in the park.
2.
adjusting deviceTECH. align a device's aiming parts for accurate targetingTECH.
- She sighted the telescope for a clearer view.
Images of sight
device for aiming a weapon
Expressions with sight
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immediately upon noticing or becoming aware of something
The error was corrected on sight by the editor.
immediately upon seeing something
The document was approved at sight.
purchased or agreed without seeing first
She bought the car sight unseen.
someone or something in a bad condition
After the storm, the garden was a sorry sight.
not visible or perceivable to someone
The car was out of his sight behind the hill.
immediately upon seeing something or someone
She fell in love at first sight.
maintain in one's field of view
Keep sight of the car in front.
recognize someone or something by appearance
I know him by sight but not by name..
not visible or accessible to view
The treasure was out of sight beneath the waves.
something that looks very impressive or unusual
The fireworks display was quite a sight.
look attractive or pleasant to see
After the storm, the park was not a pretty sight.
hate someone or something very strongly and intensely
I can't stand the sight of spiders in my house!
situation that seems endless
The project delays have no end in sight.
situation or thing that is unpleasant or upsetting to see
That broken window is not a pretty sight.
shoot immediately upon seeing a target
The soldiers were ordered to shoot on sight.
something very nice to see
The beautiful sunset was a sight for sore eyes.
notice something briefly or unexpectedly by looking
I caught a sight of the bird flying past the window.
visible or within one's field of vision
The mountain was in her sight.
metaphorically undesirable or disappointing
After the merger, morale collapsed, and it wasn't a pretty sight.
fail to consider or remember something important
He lost sight of his goals during his senior year..
something visually impressive, beautiful, or extraordinary
The fireworks display was a sight to behold.
become visible after being distant
The ship heaved into sight on the horizon.
definitely not true or correct
He is not by a long sight the best player.
ability to see future events or beyond normal sensory contact
She claimed her second sight allowed her to see the upcoming disaster.
Origin of sight
Old English, sihþ (sight, vision)
Examples of sight in a sentence
Sight is one of the five senses. The Colosseum is a must-see sight in Rome. The Grand Canyon is a breathtaking sight. The sight on the bow needed adjustment. He peered through the sight to aim accurately. As we drove by, I sighted a deer in the meadow.
She sighted the ship on the horizon just before sunset. He sighted the rifle before the competition. The engineer sighted the laser for precision.
View all translations of sight
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- French:vue, apercevoir, ...
- German:Sehvermögen, sehen, ...
- Italian:vista, avvistare, ...
- Spanish:vista, avistar, ...
- Portuguese:visão, avistar, ...
- Chinese:视力, 看到, ...
- Japanese:視力, 見かける, ...
- Arabic:بَصَر, لَمَحَ, ...
- Hebrew:רְאִיָּה, לְהַבְחִין, ...
- Russian:зрение, заметить, ...
- Ukrainian:зір, помічати, ...
- Hindi:दृष्टि, देखना, ...
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