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
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Among scouting circles, Hemmings is well-regarded and viewed as a leading talent at Villa who can progress through England’s youth age groups.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
So, as Alexander, the pitcher, was warming up, Yankees announcer Michael Kay and his color commentator, former Yankee and Seinfeld guest Paul O'Neill, gave their scouting report on Alexander, using lines from the show.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
This year’s game will honor longtime Red Sox vice president of scouting, development and integration Gus Quattlebaum, who was diagnosed with primary progressive MS in 2021.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Viewers, Vigilantes, and the Science in Between Between scouting, hunting, and searching for sheds, Koleszar couldn’t tell you how many thousands of hours he’s spent on the national forests around Heber.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 31 July 2025
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
So, as Alexander, the pitcher, was warming up, Yankees announcer Michael Kay and his color commentator, former Yankee and Seinfeld guest Paul O'Neill, gave their scouting report on Alexander, using lines from the show.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
This year’s game will honor longtime Red Sox vice president of scouting, development and integration Gus Quattlebaum, who was diagnosed with primary progressive MS in 2021.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Viewers, Vigilantes, and the Science in Between Between scouting, hunting, and searching for sheds, Koleszar couldn’t tell you how many thousands of hours he’s spent on the national forests around Heber.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 31 July 2025
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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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
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