Sighting — synonyms, definition

1. sighting (Noun)

sighting (Noun) — The act of observing. ex. "several sightings of enemy troops were reported"

observance observation watching landfall

2. sighting (Verb)

descrying espying spotting spying

sighting (Verb) — Catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes. ex. "he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge"

sighting (Verb) — Take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device).

aiming comprehending directing perceiving taking taking aim training detecting discovering finding noticing observing