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

While that sounds like an abstract concept, Townsend was the subject of an in-depth scouting report from Cubs reliever Ryan Rolison, whose wife Lauren works with the Ole Miss athletic department, in the NIL space. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 12 July 2026

For organizations that have built successful farm systems by identifying high school prospects, the proposal would fundamentally reshape the scouting process. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Dëmin still has to bring this force, balance and decision-making into NBA minutes, against better athletes, tighter scouting and more disciplined defenses. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026

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