Examples of “scouting” in a Sentence

noun The activity of exploring or gathering information ahead of time, especially about opponents or terrain.

• Before the hike, our scouting of the trail showed that a bridge was out.
• The coach spent the week on scouting, watching video of the other team.
• Scouting revealed a weakness in the opposing defense.

noun The organized youth movement built around outdoor skills, teamwork, and community values.

• Through scouting, the kids learned how to pitch a tent and read a map.
• My brother says scouting taught him to work with a team and help others.
• She has volunteered with scouting for fifteen years.