scouting

noun

scout·​ing ˈskau̇-tiŋ 

1

: the action of one that scouts

2

often Scouting : 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

Can the team deploy resources to upgrade scouting and player development? — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Setting aside the merits of Padres scouting and player development, the price of big-league successes have been felt in the farm system. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

Bumila has drawn tons of attention from scouts across the sport, and Red Sox amateur scouting director Jake Bruml was among the horde of top decision-makers who watched him in person this past spring. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026

Shortly thereafter, people began sharing stories of allegedly being scammed by Miller in a fantasy football league and scouting service. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for scouting

• doubting
• flouting
• grouting
• outing
• pouting
• routing
• shouting
• spouting
• sprouting
• touting

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