sighting
verb
Definitions
To register visually.
To get sight of (something).
Example: to sight land from a ship
To apply sights to; to adjust the sights of; also, to give the proper elevation and direction to by means of a sight.
Example: to sight a rifle or a cannon
To take aim at.
noun
Definitions
The act of catching sight of something, especially something searched for.
Example: There will be a small prize for the first sighting of a seal.