> I think the second example is probably meant more as ‘point out flaws’. OK, that seems likely, but why use a word "spot" that does not mean "to point out" ?

> I think the second example is probably meant more as ‘point out flaws’. OK, that seems likely, but why use a word "spot" that does not mean "to point out" ? The distinction is clear here: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/spot https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/spot Spot: "to see or notice someone or something, usually because you are looking hard" e.g. "If you _spot_ any mistakes in the article just _mark_ them with a pencil."