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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Steinbach measured 6-foot-10, 248 pounds at the scouting combine.
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AJC.com,
23 June 2026
The never-ending scouting process involves meeting with winery owners, tasting with winemakers, and attending events in the search for bottles each quarter.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Yaxel Lendeborg scouting report CBS Sports had Lendeborg ranked as the 12th-best prospect in the 2026 NBA draft.
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23 June 2026
That doesn’t mean the scouting hasn’t been ongoing.
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22 June 2026
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Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
The never-ending scouting process involves meeting with winery owners, tasting with winemakers, and attending events in the search for bottles each quarter.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Yaxel Lendeborg scouting report CBS Sports had Lendeborg ranked as the 12th-best prospect in the 2026 NBA draft.
—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
That doesn’t mean the scouting hasn’t been ongoing.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 26 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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