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

Examples of scouting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Here's our dueling scouting report and predictions from beat writers Tony Garcia (U-M) and Chris Solari (MSU). —Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024

But in terms of domestic growth, the Spurs in particular are at the forefront, just as were with analytics and international scouting. —Asher Price, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024

Even with only one day to prepare, their coaching staff and scouting department worked through much of Friday night, all of Saturday’s off-day and into the wee hours of Sunday morning to get both the lineup and pitching staff up to speed. —Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024

Fashion isn’t finished with barn-jacket beige and for spring the hue appeared in scouting and military-inspired looks. —Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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