scouting

noun

scout·​ing ˈskau̇-tiŋ 

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

The Football Intelligence team are now across women’s scouting too — and alongside Arsenal’s director of women’s football Clare Wheatley, Ayto has also been involved in the recruitment process for a new women’s manager. —James McNicholas, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024

Additionally, innovative venture scouting models are emerging, utilizing networks as extended team members to enhance sourcing capabilities. —Miruna-Ioana Girtu, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

The production team has completed location scouting in northern India. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024

Every scouting report starts with how to contain the 6-foot-7 post, who has become more composed, stronger and better conditioned as a junior. —Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

scouting

noun

scout·​ing ˈskau̇t-iŋ 

1

: the action of one that scouts

2

often capitalized : the activities of the various Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups