spot

³spot

adj

Definition of SPOT

1

a : being, originating, or done on the spot or in or for a particular spot <spot coverage of the news> b : available for immediate delivery after sale <spot commodities> c (1) : paid out upon delivery <spot cash> (2) : involving immediate cash payment <a spot transaction> d (1) : broadcast between scheduled programs <spot announcements> (2) : originating in a local station for a national advertiser e : performing occasionally when needed <a spot starter>

2

: made at random or restricted to a few places or instances <a spot check>; also : selected at random or as a sample

Examples of SPOT

1. the difference between futures and spot commodities
2. the spot price of wheat

First Known Use of SPOT

1881

Other Broadcasting Terms

continuity, dissolve, fade, feed, remote, residual, spike, wipe