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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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
This promotion puts him atop the Eagles’ scouting department.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Last year served as a perfect illustration for the Heat’s scouting department.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Scouting Will Lee excited the Panthers Caden McCloughan, the Panthers’ southwest scout, has been around the game his entire life.
—Mike Kaye
may 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 11 May. 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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