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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From a scouting perspective, Kamara is very average as a size/speed athlete.
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Dane Brugler, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The two were college teammates for one season with the University of California baseball team, and following his arrival in Boston Pearson reported to Toboni throughout his career, succeeding the new Nationals boss as the club’s director of amateur scouting prior to the 2023 season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Brennan Bechard is director of scouting, Lexi Price director of basketball operations, Doc Sadler senior adviser and KJ Adams assistant video coordinator.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
His decision to eschew the shootout scouting reports and rely on skills and instincts is not uncommon among some of the better goalies in the NHL.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 Oct. 2025
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Dane Brugler, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The two were college teammates for one season with the University of California baseball team, and following his arrival in Boston Pearson reported to Toboni throughout his career, succeeding the new Nationals boss as the club’s director of amateur scouting prior to the 2023 season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Brennan Bechard is director of scouting, Lexi Price director of basketball operations, Doc Sadler senior adviser and KJ Adams assistant video coordinator.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
His decision to eschew the shootout scouting reports and rely on skills and instincts is not uncommon among some of the better goalies in the NHL.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 19 Oct. 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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