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

When Florida Gulf Coast coach Andy Enfield bolted to Southern Cal, Cantens joined the Trojans as their director of scouting and video operations. —Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026

For the coaches at Cal, that might’ve also answered another element of the scouting process. —Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026

Talent scouting has become one of Harper’s favorite aspects of running VeYou. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026

The cost of transportation, generator fuel, shipping, location scouting, and temporary housing for cast and crews all fluctuate with energy prices. —Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 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