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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."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the act of gathering advance information, or the youth movement of scouts.

Common pairings
scouting report scouting trip join scouting

Word forms

scoutings plural

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_____ revealed a weakness in the opposing defense.

reconnoitring reconnoitering exploratory survey

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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.

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