verb
- searched for or explored an area to gather information
- looked for talented people, especially athletes or performers
Examples
- The army scouted the enemy territory before the attack.
- She scouted several locations for the wedding venue.
- College recruiters scouted him during his senior year.
- The talent agent scouted new actors at the theater festival.
- They scouted ahead to find the best camping spot.
- The coach scouted opposing teams to study their strategies.
- He scouted the neighborhood before deciding to buy the house.