What is the meaning of sighting?

noun

  • The act of observing.
    • usage: "several sightings of enemy troops were reported"

verb

  • Catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes.
    • usage: "he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge"
  • Take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device. ).
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