CEFR B1

dotting

verb

Meaning

Marking a surface with small, distinct points or spots.

Examples

The artist began by dotting the canvas with vibrant specks of yellow paint.
He was dotting the map with pins to mark every city he had visited.

Synonyms: spotting, speckling, stippling, puncturing

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dotting (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdɒtɪŋ/

Definition

Marking a surface with small, distinct points or spots.

Examples

The artist began by dotting the canvas with vibrant specks of yellow paint.
He was dotting the map with pins to mark every city he had visited.
The chef finished the plate by dotting the sauce around the edges of the steak.

How to Use dotting

dotting the i's and crossing the t's (idiom): To be extremely thorough and pay attention to every small detail. — "She is very careful about dotting the i's and crossing the t's in her legal contracts."
dotting with (prepositional phrase): Using a specific substance or tool to create dots. — "The baker was dotting the cake with small drops of chocolate."

Synonyms of dotting

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