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   Spot

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   noun

   • 1. a small round or roundish mark, differing in color or texture from the surface around it: "ladybugs have black spots on their red wing covers" Similar markpatchpopdotspeckspeckleflecksmudgesmearstainblotchblotsplashdaubtechnical:petechiainformal:splotchsploshsplodgerare:maculemacula
   • ▪ a small mark or stain: "a spot of mildew on the wall" Similar discolorationfreckleliver spotage spotmolebirthmarkport wine stainstrawberry marktechnical:nevus
   • ▪ a pimple. Similar pimplepustuleblemishblackheadboilswellingeruptionwenstypockpockmarkacnerashplooktechnical:comedoinformal:zitwhiteheadhickeyrare:papuleblebwhelkblain
   • ▪ a moral blemish or stain.
   • ▪ a pip on a domino, playing card, or die. North American
   • 2. a particular place or point: "a nice secluded spot" Similar placelocationsitepositionpointsituationscenesettinglocalelocalityareaneighborhoodregionvenuetechnical:locus
   • ▪ a small feature or part of something with a particular quality: "his bald spot"
   • ▪ (in sports) an advantage allowed to a player as a handicap.
   • ▪ a position within a listing; a ranking: "the runner-up spot"
   • ▪ a place for an individual item within a show: "she couldn't do her usual singing spot in the club" Similar positionplacenicheslotspaceinformal:window
   • 3. a small amount of something: informal British "a spot of rain" Similar bitlittlesomesmall amountmorselmodicumbitedropsplashinformal:smidgensmidgetadscoosh
   • 4. denoting a system of trading in which commodities or currencies are delivered and paid for immediately after a sale: "trading in the spot markets"
   • 5. short for spotlight
   • 6. a banknote of a specified value: informal North American "a ten-spot"
   • 7. a bar or other drinking establishment (usually in a private home in a township) that operates without an official permit: South African "her father was at the spot with his friends"

   verb

   • 1. see, notice, or recognize (someone or something) that is difficult to detect or that one is searching for: "Andrew spotted the ad in the paper" Similar noticeseeobservediscerndetectperceivemake outpick outdistinguishrecognizeidentifylocatecatch sight ofglimpsesightmarkremarkinformal:clockliterary:descryespy
   • ▪ recognize that (someone) has a particular talent, especially for sports or show business: "we were spotted by a talent scout"
   • ▪ locate an enemy's position, typically from the air: "they were spotting for enemy aircraft"
   • ▪ (in weight training, gymnastics, etc.) observe (a performer) in order to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries.
   • 2. mark with spots: "the velvet was spotted with stains" Similar stainmarkfleckspeckleblotchmottlesmudgestreaksplashspatterbespatterdirtysoilinformal:splotchsploshsplodgeliterary:besmirchsmirch
   • ▪ become marked with spots: "a damp atmosphere causes the flowers to spot"
   • ▪ cover (a surface or area) thinly: "thorn trees spotted the land"
   • ▪ stain or sully the moral character or qualities of: archaic "they might be spotted merely with the errors introduced by Luther" Similar sullystaintarnishblackentaintblemish
   • 3. place (a billiard ball or football) on its designated starting point.
   • 4. give or lend (money) to (someone): informal North American "I'll spot you $300"
   • ▪ allow (an advantage) to (someone) in a game or sport: "the higher-rated team spots the lower-rated team the difference in their handicaps"

   Word Origin Middle English: perhaps from Middle Dutch spotte. The sense ‘notice, recognize’ arose from the early 19th century slang use ‘note as a suspect or criminal’.

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   What is a spot price & how does it work?

   • You pay the spot price (as well as related fees, potentially). It's the price available at the time you get that currency from a forex dealer in your town or order it through your bank. The spot price changes all the time because currency exchange rates constantly change.

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   What is a spot rate & how does it work?

   • The spot rate is generally set by the forex market. Some countries actively set or influence spot exchange rates through mechanisms like a currency peg. Currency traders follow spot rates to identify trading opportunities not only in the spot market but also in futures, forwards, and options markets.

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   What does a strong spot rate mean?

   • Strong spot rates point to a healthy economy while weak rates may be indicative of economic troubles. Some currencies, especially those in developing economies, are controlled by governments that set the spot exchange rate.

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   What are Bitot's spots?

   • In this article, we’ll look at: First described by Pierre Bitôt in 1863, Bitot’s spots (also called Bitôt spots or Bitot spots) are dry-appearing whitish, gray, or opaque deposits that form on the sclera (whites of the eye). Bitot’s spots are made up of dry conjunctival epithelium cells.

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   May 7, 2024 · Updated May 07, 2024. Reviewed by. Gordon Scott. Fact checked by. Suzanne Kvilhaug. Part of the Series. Forex Trading Strategy & Education. What Is a Spot Exchange Rate? A spot exchange rate is...

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4. www.investopedia.com › ask › answersCommodity Spot Price vs. Futures Price: What's the Difference?

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   May 19, 2024 · The spot price of a commodity is the current cash cost of it for immediate purchase and delivery. The futures price locks in the cost of the commodity that will be delivered...

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bright spotBright spot Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   May 17, 2024 · noun. informal. : a good thing that occurs during a bad or difficult time. Car sales were one of the few bright spots for the economy last year. Examples of bright spot in a Sentence.

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   4 days ago · Fact checked by. Suzanne Kvilhaug. What Is a Spot Bitcoin ETF? A spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an investment that exposes ordinary investors to the price moves of Bitcoin....

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spotsSpots - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   2 days ago · Definitions of spots. noun. spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens. synonyms: floater, musca volitans, muscae volitantes. see more.

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9. www.visioncenter.org › conditions › bitot-spotsBitot’s Spots: Overview, Symptoms, and Prevention

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   May 3, 2024 · Summary. Bitot’s spots are a common ocular symptom of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) and xerophthalmia, a progressive disease. If left untreated, xerophthalmia can damage the cornea or cause blindness, especially in children. In this article, we’ll look at: What causes Bitot’s spots. How they are diagnosed. Symptoms and associated conditions.

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    May 22, 2024 · On-the-spot - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com. on-the-spot. Definitions of on-the-spot. adjective. at the scene of action. “an on-the-spot reporter” “ on-the-spot inspections” synonyms: on-the-scene. on-site. taking place or located at the site. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "On-the-spot."