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
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Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan did a good job of self-scouting.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Scout More Than You Hunt Preseason scouting pays rich dividends.
—Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
Vrabel was in Tempe, Arizona, for a scouting event at Arizona State University on March 27, Page Six said.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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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
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