scout
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Noun — A person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.
How to use scout
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French escoute, \"the act of listening,\" ultimately from Latin auscultare, \"to listen\" — the same root behind the word auscultation.
Full origin of scout →Frequently asked questions
What does “scout” mean?
The word “scout” means a person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory. In plain terms, someone (or something) sent ahead to gather information, or the act of doing that gathering yourself.
How do you pronounce “scout”?
“Scout” is pronounced SKOWT (/ˈskaʊ̯t/ in IPA).
How do you use “scout” in a sentence?
Here is “scout” used in a sentence: “The scout reported enemy movements before dawn.”
What part of speech is “scout”?
Depending on how it is used, “scout” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “scout” come from?
The word “scout” comes from Latin. From Old French escoute, \"the act of listening,\" ultimately from Latin auscultare, \"to listen\" — the same root behind the word auscultation.
Is “scout” a common word?
“Scout” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “scout” have?
“Scout” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.
What is the difference between a "scout" and a "spy"?
A scout is sent ahead to observe and gather information, especially about enemy positions or unfamiliar territory, usually operating openly as part of a group's advance. A spy works secretly, often undercover and over a longer period, to obtain information without being detected.
How is the phrasal verb "scout out" used?
"Scout out" means to explore or inspect a place or situation in advance to gather information, such as scouting out a venue before an event. It emphasises checking something ahead of time so you know what to expect.
What is the difference between a "scout" and a "talent scout"?
A "scout" broadly is anyone sent ahead to gather information, while a "talent scout" specifically searches for skilled people, such as athletes, performers, or musicians, on behalf of a team or organisation. The talent sense narrows the general idea of scouting to finding promising individuals.
When is "Scout" capitalised?
"Scout" is usually capitalised when it refers to a member of a formal youth organisation focused on outdoor skills and community service, as in Scout troop. When it means a person gathering information or a talent recruiter, it is written in lowercase.