scope out

phrasal verb

scoped out; scoping out; scopes out

US, informal

: to look at (someone or something) especially in order to get information

They scoped out the area before setting up the tent.

Players were scoping out the competition.

He wants to scope out all of the possibilities before deciding what to do.

Examples of scope out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once a month, Fort Worth Star-Telegram service team reporter Ella Gonzales will scope out the best deals in Fort Worth for under $25. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2025

After scoping out some clues and conducting a thorough investigation, Jimmy finds the right relic and earns the second power. —Nick Caruso, TVLine, 10 July 2025

Footage from the outlet shows flares being shot into the sky as first responders scope out the scene. —Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 July 2025

Yelp isn’t just a go-to hub for finding your favorite restaurants or scoping out reliable home contractors. —Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025

Rhymes for scope out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout