scouting

American  

[skou-ting] / ˈskaʊ tɪŋ /

noun

1. an act or instance of reconnoitering; reconnaissance.

2. the activities of a scout or scouts.

3. (often initial capital letter) the program of activities of the Boy Scouts or the Girl Scouts.

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scouting British  

/ ˈskaʊtɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the activities, programmes, principles, etc, of the Scout Association

   2. ( as modifier )

      the international Scouting movement

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Other Word Forms

• scoutingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of scouting

First recorded in 1635–45; scout ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

scouting

“I’ve loved their scouting staff. I have a great relationship with them.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

A Premier League scouting report from that game suggests the midfielder's talent was quickly apparent, acknowledging his "great athleticism, long legs, graceful running and work-rate".

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

The owner of the Little Nell is expanding to include Rockefeller Center’s first hotel and scouting other locations in Florida and the French Alps.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

For Mexico, the United States now represents a prime area for scouting outside its territory.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

No doubt the Babylonians were already out scouting around for their favorite rocks.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

Related Words

• aloof
• arrogant
• averse
• contemptuous
• derisive
• haughty
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