scouting
ˈskaʊtɪŋ
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Definition of scouting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
youthUKthe activities of the Scout MovementUK
  • Scouting teaches valuable life skills to children.
exploration reconnaissance
2.
talent searchact of searching for new talent or prospects
  • The agency is involved in scouting for new models.
recruiting
3.
military reconnaissanceTECH.activity of gathering information about enemy forces or an areaTECH.
  • The army conducted scouting to assess the enemy's positions.
exploration reconnaissance survey
4.
information gatheringRarethe act of searching for informationRare
  • Scouting for new locations took all day.
exploration reconnaissance surveying

Adjective

1.
explorationrelated to exploring or gathering information
  • The scouting mission was crucial for the team's success.
exploratory investigative reconnaissance
2.
preliminaryinvolving preliminary observation or investigation
  • They conducted a scouting survey before the main event.
exploratory investigative preparatory
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Expressions with scouting

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group that teaches outdoor skills and values
The scouting organization planned a weekend camping trip for the members.
outing organized by a scout group
The scouts planned a scouting trip to the mountains for the weekend.

Origin of scouting

Old French, escouter (to listen)

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scouting
unit of scouts within a troop
scouting
local group of scouts
community
exemplary member of a scouting organization
cubn.
scouting
young member of the Scouts for younger children
community
local unit of the scouting organization
scouting
group of scouts led by a scoutmaster
youth groups
adult who guides and manages a group of children in scouting
denn.
scouting
group of Cub Scouts working together

Examples of scouting in a sentence

  • Many communities support scouting as a positive activity.
  • Scouting for new talent is crucial for the industry.
  • The company invested heavily in scouting to find the best candidates.
  • Scouting provided crucial intel for the mission.
  • Scouting revealed the enemy's hidden bunkers.
  • Scouting for talent is crucial in sports.

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  1. French:scoutisme, d'exploration, ...
  2. German:Pfadfinden, erkundend, ...
  3. Italian:scoutismo, esplorativo, ...
  4. Spanish:movimiento scout, de exploración, ...
  5. Portuguese:escotismo, de reconhecimento, ...
  6. Chinese:童子军活动, 侦察的, ...
  7. Japanese:スカウティング, 偵察の, ...
  8. Arabic:الكَشَّافَة, اِسْتِكْشافي, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּנוּעַת הַצּוֹפִים, סִיוּרִי, ...
  10. Russian:скаутинг, разведывательный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скаутинг, розвідувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:स्काउटिंग, खोजी, ...
scout
skaʊt

Definition of scout - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
talent recruitmentperson who finds and recruits talented individuals
  • The scout discovered a future star at the local game.
headhunter recruiter
2.
militaryperson sent to gather information about enemies
  • The scout reported back with crucial enemy positions.
observer spy

Verb

1.
explorationtr./intr.explore a wide area to find somethingtr./intr.
  • They scouted the forest for the lost dog.
reconnoiter survey
2.
sports recruitmenttr.TECH.search for new athletic talent for a clubtr.TECH.
  • She scouts for new talent in high schools.
recruit talent scout
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exemplary member of a scouting organization
She earned many badges because she's a good scout.
look around a place quickly to see what is there
Let's have a scout round the shop before we leave.
look around different places to find something
They scouted about for a good campsite.
explore an area to gather information
The team will scout around the forest for the best camping spots.
investigate to locate someone or something
The detective scouted out the suspect's hideout.
local unit of the scouting organization
The scout group meets every Friday at the community center.

Origin of scout

Old French, escouter (to listen)

Examples of scout in a sentence

  • She worked as a scout for a major sports team.
  • A scout was dispatched to observe enemy movements.
  • The scout's findings were vital for the mission.
  • Listen, scout, you've got potential.
  • Scout, could you pass me the wrench?
  • The scout cleaned the common areas every morning.

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  1. French:recruteur, explorer, ...
  2. German:Talentscout, erkunden, ...
  3. Italian:talent scout, esplorare, ...
  4. Spanish:cazatalentos, explorar, ...
  5. Portuguese:olheiro, explorar, ...
  6. Chinese:星探, 搜寻, ...
  7. Japanese:スカウト, 探索する, ...
  8. Arabic:كَشَّاف, اِسْتَكْشَفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְקָאוּט, לְסַיֵּיר, ...
  10. Russian:скаут, разведывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скаут, обстежувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतिभा खोजकर्ता, छान मारना, ...
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