noun
- the activity of being a member of the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts
- the activity of searching for and observing someone or something, especially to gather information
- the activity of looking for talented people, especially in sports or entertainment
verb
- present participle of scout: searching for and observing to gather information
Examples
- She enjoyed scouting as a child and earned many merit badges.
- The military unit was scouting the enemy’s position.
- College coaches spend months scouting high school basketball players.
- The team is scouting locations for their next film.
- Scouting teaches young people leadership and outdoor skills.
- The detective was scouting the neighborhood for clues.
- Talent scouting requires a good eye for potential.