Main Entry: ¹scout

Pronunciation: \ˈskau̇t\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French escuter to listen, from Latin auscultare — more at auscultation

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 : to explore an area to obtain information (as about an enemy)
2 a : to make a search b : to work as a talent scouttransitive verb 1 : to observe in order to obtain information or evaluate
2 : to explore in order to obtain information
3 : to find by making a search