scout
//skaʊt//
Noun
scoutSingular
scoutsPlural
1
A person sent out to gather information about the enemy's position, strength, or movements
The army sent scouts ahead to check the enemy's position.
2
A member of the Scout movement, an organization for young people that teaches outdoor skills and character development
My son joined the Scouts and learned camping skills.
3
A person employed to discover new talent, especially in sports or entertainment
A scout from a major league team came to watch him play.
Verb
scoutInfinitive
scoutPresent tense
scoutedPast tense
scoutedPast participle
scoutingPresent participle
scoutsThird-person singular
1
To explore an area to obtain information, especially about an enemy
Soldiers were sent to scout the enemy's position before the attack.
2
To search for talented people, especially in sports or entertainment
The team sent coaches to scout young players at high school games.