scouting
noun
scout·ing
ˈskau̇-tiŋ 
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often capitalized
: the activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth directed to developing character, citizenship, and individual skills
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When spending a large fee on a player, the scouting, from all angles, will be even more thorough, leaving no stone unturned.
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James Nalton, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The Verona board were present in France for Euro 1984 and on their scouting mission, spent specific time targeting two potential additions: West Germany’s Hans-Peter Briegel and Denmark’s Elkjær Larsen.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Riley, vice president/basketball operations Adam Simon, director of college/pro scouting Keith Askins and team executive Eric Amsler were in Los Angeles for Pro Day workouts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
Each quarter begins with a scouting process that consists of attending wine-country events, tasting with winemakers, and meeting with winery owners.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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James Nalton, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The Verona board were present in France for Euro 1984 and on their scouting mission, spent specific time targeting two potential additions: West Germany’s Hans-Peter Briegel and Denmark’s Elkjær Larsen.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Riley, vice president/basketball operations Adam Simon, director of college/pro scouting Keith Askins and team executive Eric Amsler were in Los Angeles for Pro Day workouts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
Each quarter begins with a scouting process that consists of attending wine-country events, tasting with winemakers, and meeting with winery owners.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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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
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