spotlighting

spot·light

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [spot-lahyt]
- /ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/
- /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spot-lahyt]
- /ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/

Definitions of spotlighting word

noun spotlighting a strong, focused light thrown upon a particular spot, as on a small area of a stage or in a television studio, for making some object, person, or group especially conspicuous. 1
noun spotlighting a lamp for producing such a light. 1
noun spotlighting a brilliant light with a focused beam, mounted on the side of an automobile and used for illuminating objects not within range of the headlights. 1
noun spotlighting the area of immediate or conspicuous public attention: Asia is in the spotlight now. 1
verb with object spotlighting to direct the beam of a spotlight upon; light with a spotlight. 1
verb with object spotlighting to make conspicuous; call attention to: Newspapers spotlighted the story for a week. 1

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Origin of spotlighting

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; spot + light1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Spotlighting

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Spotlighting

spotlighting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

spotlighting usage trend in Literature

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