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- sporule/ˈspɔːrjuːl/To produce or release spores, or to undergo reproduction by forming spores.nounVery Low (C2/Technical)
- spot/spɒt/A small, round, usually distinct mark or area on a surface that differs in colour, texture, or character from its surroundings. Also, to see or notice something or someone.adjectivenounverb+2B1
- spot announcement/spɒt əˈnaʊnsmənt/A brief, unscheduled, and immediate message or advertisement, typically inserted into broadcast programming at short notice.nounB2
- spot card/ˈspɒt kɑːd/In card games, any card with a numerical value (e.g., two through ten) as opposed to a face card (jack, queen, king) or an ace.nounLow
- spot check/ˈspɒt ˌtʃek/A quick, random examination or inspection of a small sample, carried out to assess overall quality, compliance, or accuracy.nounverbB2
- spot height/ˈspɒt ˌhaɪt/A point on a map marked with its exact elevation above sea level, typically indicated by a dot with a number beside it.nounC2
- spot line/spɒt laɪn/A shipping or transport service that operates on an irregular, non-scheduled basis, or a temporary route arranged for immediate needs.nounLow
- spot market/ˈspɒt ˌmɑːkɪt/A financial market in which commodities and financial instruments are traded for immediate delivery and payment.nounC1/C2
- spot meter/ˈspɒt ˌmiːtə/A light meter in photography that measures the brightness of a very small, specific area of a scene.nounC1/C2
- spot news/ˈspɒt ˌnjuːz/News that is just occurring or has just occurred; the very latest, urgent reports requiring immediate coverage.nounC2
- spot pass/ˈspɒt ˌpɑːs/In sports (primarily football/basketball), a precise pass delivered to a player who is moving into open space or a 'spot' on the field or court.nounMedium (in sports contexts); Low (in general/business metaphors); Medium/High (in gaming communities referencing the Nintendo feature).
- spot plate/ˈspɒt ˌpleɪt/A small, flat ceramic or glass plate with multiple shallow indentations, used primarily in laboratories for performing small-scale chemical tests, observations, or reactions.nounVery Low / Technical
- spot price/ˈspɒt ˌpraɪs/The current market price at which a particular asset (like a commodity, currency, or security) can be bought or sold for immediate delivery and payment.nounC2
- spot reducing/ˈspɒt rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/The belief or practice of targeting fat loss in a specific area of the body through exercise or treatments.nounC1-C2 (Specialized)
- spot strike/ˈspɒt ˌstraɪk/A targeted, unannounced work stoppage by employees at a specific location, factory, or department, rather than a company-wide action.nounC1/C2
- spot test/ˈspɒt ˌtɛst/A quick, random, or unannounced examination of a small sample to assess overall quality, compliance, or performance.nounLow to Medium
- spot tv/spɒt ˌtiː ˈviː/A form of television advertising where commercials are purchased on individual stations in specific local markets, rather than through a national network.nounC1
- spot-weld/ˈspɒt wɛld/A method of joining metal pieces together by applying heat and pressure at small, discrete points.nounverbverb-transitiveC2
- spotlight/ˈspɒtlaɪt/A strong, focused beam of light aimed at a particular person or object on a stage or in a dark area, making them the centre of attention.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- spotsylvania/ˌspɒtsɪlˈveɪnɪə/A proper noun referring to a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA.nounLow
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