noun
Uncommon
scouting
SKOW-tihng
Scouting (noun) means the activity of exploring or gathering information ahead of time, especially about opponents or terrain. Example: “Scouting revealed a weakness in the opposing defense.”
noun
1
The activity of exploring or gathering information ahead of time, especially about opponents or terrain.
"Scouting revealed a weakness in the opposing defense."
2
The organized youth movement built around outdoor skills, teamwork, and community values.
"She has volunteered with scouting for fifteen years."
How to use scouting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of gathering advance information, or the youth movement of scouts.
Common pairings
scouting report
scouting trip
join scouting
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Word forms
- Plural
- scoutings
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Rhymes for scouting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “scouting” mean?
The word “scouting” means the activity of exploring or gathering information ahead of time, especially about opponents or terrain. In plain terms, either the act of gathering advance information, or the youth movement of scouts.
How do you pronounce “scouting”?
“Scouting” is pronounced SKOW-tihng (/ˈskaʊtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “scouting” in a sentence?
Here is “scouting” used in a sentence: “Scouting revealed a weakness in the opposing defense.”
What part of speech is “scouting”?
“Scouting” is a noun.
Is “scouting” a common word?
“Scouting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “scouting” have?
“Scouting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the activity of exploring or gathering information ahead of time, especially about opponents or terrain.
