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   scout

   /skout/

   noun

   • 1. a soldier or other person sent out ahead of a main force so as to gather information about the enemy's position, strength, or movements: "forward scouts reported that the enemy were massing at two points ahead" Similar lookoutlookout man/womanoutrideradvance guardvanguardspyavant-courier
   • ▪ an instance of gathering information, especially by reconnoitering an area: "I returned from a lengthy scout around the area" Similar reconnaissancereconnoiterexplorationsearchexpeditioninformal:recceshuftirecon
   • ▪ short for talent scout
   • 2. a ship or aircraft employed for reconnaissance, especially a small, fast aircraft: "a single-seater scout"
   • 3. a Boy Scout or Girl Scout: "a scout leader"
   • 4. a domestic worker at a college at Oxford University.
   • 5. a man or boy: informal, dated "I've got nothing against Harrison—he's a good scout"

   verb

   • 1. make a search for someone or something in various places: "I was sent to scout around for a place to park the camper" Similar searchlookhuntcast aroundferret (around)root around
   • ▪ (especially of a soldier) go ahead of a main force so as to gather information about an enemy's position, strength, or movements: "outriders went scouting for small settlements to loot"
   • ▪ explore or examine (a place or area of business) so as to gather information about it: "American companies are keen to scout out business opportunities" Similar reconnoiterexploretake a look atmake a reconnaissance ofinspectinvestigatespy outsurveymake a survey ofexaminescanstudyobservesee how the land liesfind out the lie of the landinformal:reccemake a recce ofcheck outcasecase the jointtake a shufti roundsuss outrecon
   • ▪ look for suitably talented people for recruitment to one's own organization or sports team: "Johnson has been scouting for the Pirates"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb): from Old French escouter ‘listen’, earlier ascolter, from Latin auscultare. scout1 (sense 5 of the noun) (early 18th century) is of uncertain origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. scouter noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › scoutScout Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   scout: [verb] to explore an area to obtain information (as about an enemy).

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSCOUT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SCOUT definition: 1. a person, especially a soldier, sent out to get information about where the enemy are and what…. Learn more.

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   scout: 1 v explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody Synonyms: reconnoiter , reconnoitre Type of: observe watch attentively n a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event Synonyms: lookout , lookout man , picket , sentinel , sentry , spotter , watch Type of: security guard , watcher , watchman a guard who ...

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySCOUT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SCOUT meaning: 1. a person, especially a soldier, sent out to get information about where the enemy are and what…. Learn more.

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   Scout definition: a soldier, warship, airplane, etc., employed in reconnoitering.. See examples of SCOUT used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSCOUT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   13 meanings: 1. a person, ship, or aircraft sent out to gain information 2. military a person or unit despatched to reconnoitre.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › scoutScout - definition of scout by The Free Dictionary

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   Define scout. scout synonyms, scout pronunciation, scout translation, English dictionary definition of scout. v. scout·ed , scout·ing , scouts v. tr. 1. To spy on or explore carefully in order to obtain information; reconnoiter. 2.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSCOUT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   SCOUT definition: 1. a member of an organization for young people which teaches them practical skills and encourages…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishscout noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Culture The Scout Association was formed in Britain in 1908 by Lord Robert Baden-Powell.It organizes outdoor activities, for example camping, and aims to teach practical skills, discipline and social responsibility. Members wear uniforms, and their motto is ’‘Be prepared’. The four main groups are Beaver Scouts (for ages 6–8), Cubs (8–10½), Scouts (10½–14) and Explorer Scouts (14 ...

11. www.yourdictionary.com › scoutScout Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Scout definition: To spy on or explore carefully in order to obtain information; reconnoiter.