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   scout

   /skaʊt/

   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 reconnoitring an area: "I returned from a lengthy scout round the area" Similar reconnaissancereconnoitreexplorationsearchexpeditioninformal:recceshuftirecon
   • ▪ short for talent scout
   • 2. a ship or aircraft employed for reconnaissance, especially a small, fast aircraft: "a single-seater scout"
   • 3. a member of the Scout Association or a similar organization: "a scout leader"
   • 4. a honeybee that searches for a new site for a swarm to settle or for a new food source.
   • 5. a domestic worker at a college at Oxford University.
   • 6. a man or boy: informal, dated "I've got nothing against old Adrian—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 aboutcast roundcast aroundferret (about)ferret (around)root aboutroot 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 reconnoitreexploretake 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: "Butcher has been scouting for United"

   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. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ScoutingScouting - Wikipedia

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   Jul 3, 2024 · Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth social movement employing the Scout method, a program of informal education with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities, including camping, woodcraft, aquatics, hiking, backpacking, and sports.

3. www.scout.org › what-we-doWhat We Do - World Organization of the Scout Movement

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Scouting is the world’s leading educational youth movement. It provides millions of young people with opportunities to participate in programmes, events, activities, and projects that contribute to their growth as active citizens.

4. www.zippia.com › scout-jobs › what-does-a-scout-doWhat Does A Scout Do? Roles And Responsibilities - Zippia

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   Jun 25, 2024 · What does a Scout do and what are their responsibilities? Explore the role, responsibilities, and skills of scouts. Dive into comparisons of different scout types to understand their unique contributions.

5. www.indeed.com › career-advice › finding-a-jobWhat Does a Talent Scout Do? Definition and Steps - Indeed

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Learn more about what a talent scout does, review a list of essential skills for the role and discover eight steps you can take to earn this position.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Boy_Scouts_of_AmericaBoy Scouts of America - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Boy Scouts of America. The Boy Scouts of America ( BSA, colloquially the Boy Scouts) is one of the largest scouting organizations and one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 1 million youth, including 176,000 female participants. [2] The BSA was founded in 1910; about 130 million Americans have ...

7. curiousdesire.com › reasons-why-scouting-is-important15 Reasons Why Scouting Is Important - Curious Desire

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   Sep 17, 2023 · Scouting is a way for children to grow, learn about themselves, and the world around them. It develops young people physically, intellectually, socially, and spiritually through play. Confidence, self-esteem, learning life skills, leadership abilities, cooperation skills are all part of it. 1.

8. www.linkedin.com › advice › 3How to Scout Talent for Recruiting: Strategies and Examples

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   Jun 8, 2024 · Talent scouting is a proactive approach to recruiting that involves identifying, engaging, and nurturing potential candidates for future roles. It can help you build a strong talent pipeline,...

9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › talent scoutTalent scout Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Mar 1, 2024 · The meaning of TALENT SCOUT is a person engaged in discovering and recruiting people of talent for a specialized field or activity.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › Boy ScoutBoy Scout - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Jul 3, 2024 · noun. a boy who is a member of the Boy Scouts. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Boy Scout." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/Boy Scout. Accessed 03 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™. 2 million people have mastered 404,058,490 new words. Master your first word today! Start Now.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › scouterScouter - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Jun 8, 2024 · Definitions of scouter. noun. an adult member of the Boy Scouts movement. synonyms: rover. see more. see less. type of: Boy Scout. a boy who is a member of the Boy Scouts.