scouting

noun

scout·​ing ˈskau̇-tiŋ How to pronounce scouting (audio)
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often capitalized : the activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth directed to developing character, citizenship, and individual skills

Examples of scouting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This will provide a great starting point and likely shorten the scouting curve. Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 5 Sep. 2024 With these points considered, what does good scouting look like? Jonathan Prosser, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 Moore’s scouting report for his favorite football team was merely a series of questions about how opposing teams could possibly prepare for a Ravens offense. Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2024 Jones wasn’t invited to the scouting combine or any postseason all-star games. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scouting 

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Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

scouting

noun
scout·​ing ˈskau̇t-iŋ How to pronounce scouting (audio)
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often capitalized : the activities of the various Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups
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