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Definition of scouting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
youthUK the activities of the Scout MovementUK
- Scouting teaches valuable life skills to children.
2.
talent searchact of searching for new talent or prospects
- The agency is involved in scouting for new models.
3.
military reconnaissanceTECH. activity of gathering information about enemy forces or an areaTECH.
- The army conducted scouting to assess the enemy's positions.
4.
information gatheringRare the act of searching for informationRare
- Scouting for new locations took all day.
Adjective
1.
explorationrelated to exploring or gathering information
- The scouting mission was crucial for the team's success.
2.
preliminaryinvolving preliminary observation or investigation
- They conducted a scouting survey before the main event.
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)
Terms with scouting included in their meaning
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scouting
unit of scouts within a troop
scouting
local group of scouts
community
exemplary member of a scouting organization
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
scouting
group of Cub Scouts working together
scouting
leader of a Cub Scout pack
scouting
embroidered patch awarded for completing a scout activity
scouting
person in charge of a patrol in scouting
scouting
large gathering of Scouts or Guides
military scouting
in a way that gathers information or observes secretly
scouting
gathering of Rovers for camping
scouting
the skill of building structures with ropes and wooden poles
scouting
adult member of the Boy Scouts
scouting
rank in the Boy Scouts below first class
scouting
braided ring to hold a neckerchief
scouting ceremony
ceremonial area for awarding scouts
scouting
scout in a group focused on aviation activities
acr: assistant patrol leader
leader who helps in scouting activities
scouting
committee evaluating rank advancement in Boy Scouts
acr: Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance
military vehicle used for scouting and gathering information
scouting
person with the highest rank in Boy Scouts
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.
The company invested in scouting to find new trends. The scouting report provided valuable insights. Scouting activities helped map the uncharted territory. The team went on a scouting mission to gather data. Scouting reports are essential for planning.
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- French:scoutisme, d'exploration, ...
- German:Pfadfinden, erkundend, ...
- Italian:scoutismo, esplorativo, ...
- Spanish:movimiento scout, de exploración, ...
- Portuguese:escotismo, de reconhecimento, ...
- Chinese:童子军活动, 侦察的, ...
- Japanese:スカウティング, 偵察の, ...
- Arabic:الكَشَّافَة, اِسْتِكْشافي, ...
- Hebrew:תְּנוּעַת הַצּוֹפִים, סִיוּרִי, ...
- Russian:скаутинг, разведывательный, ...
- Ukrainian:скаутинг, розвідувальний, ...
- Hindi:स्काउटिंग, खोजी, ...
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.
2.
militaryperson sent to gather information about enemies
- The scout reported back with crucial enemy positions.
3.
- Hey, scout, can you help me out?
4.
educationDated UK housekeeper or cleaner at Oxford UniversityDated UK
- The scout tidied the students' rooms daily.
Verb
1.
explorationtr./intr. explore a wide area to find somethingtr./intr.
- They scouted the forest for the lost dog.
2.
sports recruitmenttr. TECH. search for new athletic talent for a clubtr. TECH.
- She scouts for new talent in high schools.
Expressions with 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.
group gathering information for strategic planning
The scout team provided valuable insights for the project.
group of scouts led by a scoutmaster
The scout troop went camping in the forest.
promise of honesty or truthfulness
I didn't eat your cake, scout's honour!
individual searching for skilled performers in entertainment
A talent scout attended the local theater performance.
adult who guides and manages a group of children in scouting
The scout leader organized a weekend camping trip for the whole troop.
video used for evaluating talent or skills
They watched the scout film to find new actors.
fast vehicle with light armor for reconnaissance
The scout car moved swiftly through the terrain.
acting as a lookout or spy
The soldiers were on the scout for enemy movements.
explore an area for information
The team went on the scout to gather data about the terrain.
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.
Each student had a scout assigned to their dormitory. The team scouted the area for potential hazards. We need to scout the city for a new office location. He scouts for potential players in college leagues. They hired him to scout for emerging athletes.
View all translations of scout
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- French:recruteur, explorer, ...
- German:Talentscout, erkunden, ...
- Italian:talent scout, esplorare, ...
- Spanish:cazatalentos, explorar, ...
- Portuguese:olheiro, explorar, ...
- Chinese:星探, 搜寻, ...
- Japanese:スカウト, 探索する, ...
- Arabic:كَشَّاف, اِسْتَكْشَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:סְקָאוּט, לְסַיֵּיר, ...
- Russian:скаут, разведывать, ...
- Ukrainian:скаут, обстежувати, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिभा खोजकर्ता, छान मारना, ...
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