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\ ˈskau̇t 
\
\scouted; scouting; scouts
Definition of scout
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : to explore an area to obtain information (as about an enemy)
2a : to make a search
b : to work as a talent scout
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
scout
noun plural scouts
Definition of scout (Entry 2 of 3)
1a : one sent to obtain information especially : a soldier, ship, or plane sent out in war to reconnoiter
c sports
(1) : a person sent out to secure firsthand information about the style of play, tactics, and strength of a rival
(2) : a person sent out to obtain information about players by watching them in action with a view to making recommendations about the acquisition of players
d : talent scout
2a : the act of scouting
b : a scouting expedition : reconnaissance
3 often capitalized : a member of any of various scouting movements: such as
a : boy scout
b : girl scout
4 : individual, person —used chiefly in the phrase good scout
scout
verb (2)scouted; scouting; scouts
Definition of scout (Entry 3 of 3)
1 : mock
2 : to reject scornfully
scouted his explanation as a shabby falsehood— Mark Twain
Synonyms for scout
Synonyms: Noun
- baby,
- being,
- bird,
- bod
- [British],
- body,
- character,
- cookie
- (or cooky),
- creature,
- customer,
- devil,
- duck,
- egg,
- face,
- fish,
- guy,
- head,
- human,
- human being,
- individual,
- life,
- man,
- mortal,
- party,
- person,
- personage,
- slob,
- sort,
- soul,
- specimen,
- stiff,
- thing,
- wight
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scout
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of scout
: a soldier, airplane, etc., that is sent to get information about the size, location, equipment, etc., of an enemy
: a person whose job is to search for talented performers, athletes, etc.
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scout
verb\ ˈskau̇t \
\scouted; scouting
Kids Definition of scout
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to explore an area to find out information about it
2 : to search an area for someone or something
… they scouted around for a place to spend the night.— E. L. Konigsburg, Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
scout
nounKids Definition of scout (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : a person, group, boat, or plane that gathers information or searches an area
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The first known use of scout was in the 14th century
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