scouting

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noun

scout·​ing ˈskau̇-tiŋ How to pronounce scouting (audio)
Synonyms of scoutingnext
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

scouting

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present participle of scout entry 1, scout entry 3

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Scouting and developmental programs would become overwhelmingly vital overnight. — Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 The Finals start Saturday in San Francisco, home of the Golden State Valkyries (initial scouting report here). — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026 In August 2025, the NCAA announced multimillion-dollar financial penalties, recruiting restrictions and four additional years of probation after finding an impermissible scouting scheme involving former staffer Connor Stalions. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 Pore’s top assistant, Rafael Martinez, delivers the scouting report on their next opponent — in this instance, the University of Tulsa, with a match set for Wednesday night. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scouting

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Noun

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of scouting was in 1590

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scouting

noun
scout·​ing ˈskau̇t-iŋ How to pronounce scouting (audio)
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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