1. a person sent to gather information about an enemy or to explore an area
2. a member of the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts
3. a person who searches for talented athletes or performers

1. to explore an area to gather information
2. to search for talented people

Examples

• The army sent a scout ahead to check for enemy positions.
• She earned her first merit badge as a Girl Scout.
• The baseball scout watched the young pitcher carefully.
• We need to scout the location before the camping trip.
• The talent scout discovered her at a local theater.
• He joined the Boy Scouts when he was eight years old.
• The coach will scout other teams before the championship.