scouted; scouting; scouts
1
: to explore an area to obtain information (as about an enemy)
2
a
: 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
plural scouts
1
a
: 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
2
a
: the act of scouting
b
: a scouting expedition : reconnaissance
3
often capitalized
: a member of any of various scouting movements: such as
a
b
4
: individual, person
—used chiefly in the phrase good scout
scouted; scouting; scouts
1
: mock
2
: to reject scornfully
scouted his explanation as a shabby falsehood—
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Examples of scout in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebChristine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
Later this month, company representatives are expected to scout locations in India for a new local manufacturing plant that would require a $2 billion investment, Reuters reported.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
The biggest hopeful sign for the office markets, however, is that tenants began to scout for office space more actively in these four markets during the first three months of 2024 compared with the final three months of 2023.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
From there he was scouted by several agencies, and began acting full-time.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
All the while, Elsa is under the impression that Chanel is traveling to Madrid in order to scout the location for a new boutique.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
Today, she’s got her hand in cultivating a major stand-up comedy enterprise, from the front door to the office, to scouting and producing.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Its models — scouted by Stephanie Francis, the project’s co-director and designer — strike vulnerable, yet confident poses, revealing how cancer has transformed their bodies while also asserting themselves in their overhauled embodiment of beauty, body image and gender expression.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
After a media gauntlet with local and national interviews, Gottlieb said her coaches would jump straight into scouting the Islanders.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
CBS News, 27 Mar. 2024
Last January, the group began recruiting at the shelter and rolled out a bilingual curriculum to help scouts learn more about New York City through its monuments, subway system, and political borders.
—Sara Herschander, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Mar. 2024
But one year after he was named a McDonald’s All-American, there still are plenty of Bronny James fans among scouts.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The summit is expected to draw nearly 400 coaches, athletic directors, scouts and sports executives, said Megan Hayward, the organization's community relations director.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Join us for a live talk to learn how Ingenuity’s team used resourcefulness and creativity to transform the rotorcraft from a successful tech demo into a helpful scout for the Perseverance rover, ultimately proving the value of aerial exploration for future interplanetary missions.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Mar. 2024
But that campaign was special enough to get him in a position to impress scouts at his pro day workout.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
In an interview with San Diego Entertainer Magazine, Kyle said Kathy was the first of her sisters to get noticed by modeling scouts.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Walls pitched a gem against the Panthers, but a pair of errors led to a 2-1 Corona win with about 100 professional scouts and college recruiters in attendance.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Verb
Yet everything about the experience – from scouting to camping to trudging up steep mountain faces – feels the same as a ram hunt would.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
Later this month, company representatives are expected to scout locations in India for a new local manufacturing plant that would require a $2 billion investment, Reuters reported.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
The biggest hopeful sign for the office markets, however, is that tenants began to scout for office space more actively in these four markets during the first three months of 2024 compared with the final three months of 2023.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
From there he was scouted by several agencies, and began acting full-time.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
All the while, Elsa is under the impression that Chanel is traveling to Madrid in order to scout the location for a new boutique.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
Today, she’s got her hand in cultivating a major stand-up comedy enterprise, from the front door to the office, to scouting and producing.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Its models — scouted by Stephanie Francis, the project’s co-director and designer — strike vulnerable, yet confident poses, revealing how cancer has transformed their bodies while also asserting themselves in their overhauled embodiment of beauty, body image and gender expression.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
After a media gauntlet with local and national interviews, Gottlieb said her coaches would jump straight into scouting the Islanders.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Noun
The group began recruiting at the shelter and rolled out a bilingual curriculum to help scouts learn more about New York City through its monuments, subway system, and political borders.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2024
Last January, the group began recruiting at the shelter and rolled out a bilingual curriculum to help scouts learn more about New York City through its monuments, subway system, and political borders.
—Sara Herschander, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Mar. 2024
But one year after he was named a McDonald’s All-American, there still are plenty of Bronny James fans among scouts.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The summit is expected to draw nearly 400 coaches, athletic directors, scouts and sports executives, said Megan Hayward, the organization's community relations director.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Join us for a live talk to learn how Ingenuity’s team used resourcefulness and creativity to transform the rotorcraft from a successful tech demo into a helpful scout for the Perseverance rover, ultimately proving the value of aerial exploration for future interplanetary missions.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Mar. 2024
But that campaign was special enough to get him in a position to impress scouts at his pro day workout.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
In an interview with San Diego Entertainer Magazine, Kyle said Kathy was the first of her sisters to get noticed by modeling scouts.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Walls pitched a gem against the Panthers, but a pair of errors led to a 2-1 Corona win with about 100 professional scouts and college recruiters in attendance.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
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scout
1 of 3 verb1
: to go about and observe in search of information : reconnoiter
2
a
: to make a search
scout about for firewood
b
: to find by searching
scouted up the necessary supplies
scout
2 of 3 noun1
a
: one sent to obtain information and especially to survey in preparation for military action in war
b
: a person who searches for talented newcomers
a baseball scout
2
: the act or an instance of scouting : reconnaissance
3
4
: individual entry 2 sense 2, person
you're a good scout
Etymology
Verb
Middle English scouten "to explore an area for information," from early French escouter "to listen," from Latin auscultare "to listen"
Verb
of Scandinavian origin
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