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scouting

[ skou-ting ]

noun

  1. an act or instance of reconnoitering; reconnaissance.
  2. the activities of a scout or scouts. scout.
  3. (often initial capital letter) the program of activities of the Boy Scouts or the Girl Scouts.


ˈScouting

/ ˈskaʊtɪŋ /

noun

    1. the activities, programmes, principles, etc, of the Scout Association
    2. ( as modifier )

      the international Scouting movement

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • scouting·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of scouting1

First recorded in 1635–45; scout 1 + -ing 1
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Example Sentences

Consider the first visit an inspirational scouting trip.

Over the last several seasons, the Dodgers have dedicated considerable scouting efforts to evaluate Sasaki’s development.

Our team of experts is constantly scouting the best ones for you and talking to the people and businesses who are keeping our sidewalks vibrant.

In September, the Hayward, Calif., resident toured Spain with a company that specializes in scouting trips for Americans looking to move abroad.

Cronin said it feels like the whole season is one long nonconference schedule because the Bruins will play 14 of their 17 Big Ten opponents only one time, complicating their scouting efforts.

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