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
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The first known use of scout was in the 14th century
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