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

But just days before the NFL's annual scouting combine was set to begin, a Tennessee court denied his preliminary injunction, pushing him into the draft. —ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026

The winger is solidly a part of the opponent scouting reports. —Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026

Last January, after the departure of sporting director Chris Henderson, Hoyos’ role expanded from director of player development to being in charge of scouting and roster construction of the first team. —Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026

Sweeney began his press conference by dishing out kudos up and down the organization, from the coaches and players to the scouting staff and the medical staff. —Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 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