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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There are plenty with plenty currently filling their plates, including Adam Simon and the scouting staff working the draft and checking in on overseas events.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Vegas employs a Director of Player Development, a skills development coach, a director of player performance development, a manager of goaltending development and scouting, a player development staff member on the scouting side, and a skating and skills development consultant.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Spoelstra would sometimes sit in that office for hours scouring through the different VHS tapes and scouting reports that filled the room.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Their scouting report indicated the A’s tend to throw to second base on a steal attempt when runners are on the corners.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Vegas employs a Director of Player Development, a skills development coach, a director of player performance development, a manager of goaltending development and scouting, a player development staff member on the scouting side, and a skating and skills development consultant.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Spoelstra would sometimes sit in that office for hours scouring through the different VHS tapes and scouting reports that filled the room.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Their scouting report indicated the A’s tend to throw to second base on a steal attempt when runners are on the corners.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 14 Jun. 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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