scouting

noun

scout·​ing ˈskau̇-tiŋ 

1

: the action of one that scouts

2

often Scouting : the activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth directed to developing character, citizenship, and individual skills

Examples of scouting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Panthers’ scouting department was in full force during the week of the all-star game as Kuwatch made the most of his opportunity. —Mike Kaye april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026

The scouting report calls it a good shot. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026

Adrian Wilson, a former player who was a member of the Cardinals’ scouting department while Mauro was with the team, was among the others from the football world paying tribute. —Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026

Last fall, the Rams held a scouting meeting to review various prospects. —Nate Atkins, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for scouting

• doubting
• flouting
• grouting
• outing
• pouting
• routing
• shouting
• spouting
• sprouting
• touting

Kids Definition

scouting

noun

scout·​ing ˈskau̇t-iŋ 

1

: the action of one that scouts

2

often capitalized : the activities of the various Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups