Scouted: meaning, definitions and examples

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scouted

 

[ skaʊtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sports talent

To scout means to search for and identify talented players or athletes. This term is commonly used in sports when coaches or teams look for potential recruits.

Synonyms

explored, recruited, searched

Examples of usage

  • The coach scouted several young players at the tournament.
  • She was scouted by a top football club while playing at school.
  • Scouts are often sent to watch games in hopes of finding new talent.
Context #2 | Verb

military reconnaissance

In a military context, to scout means to make a reconnaissance of an area to gather information about enemy positions or terrain. This is a critical function for planning strategic operations.

Synonyms

observe, reconnoiter, survey

Examples of usage

  • The unit was sent to scout the enemy's movements.
  • Before the attack, they scouted the landscape for advantages.
  • Scouting missions are essential for understanding the battlefield.

Translations

Translations of the word "scouted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconhecido

🇮🇳 स्काउट किया गया

🇩🇪 erkundet

🇮🇩 diteliti

🇺🇦 вивчений

🇵🇱 zbadany

🇯🇵 スカウトされた

🇫🇷 repéré

🇪🇸 explorado

🇹🇷 keşfedilmiş

🇰🇷 정찰된

🇸🇦 تم استكشافه

🇨🇿 prozkoumaný

🇸🇰 preskúmaný

🇨🇳 侦查过的

🇸🇮 raziskan

🇮🇸 könnun

🇰🇿 зерттелген

🇬🇪 გამოიკვლია

🇦🇿 tədqiq edilmiş

🇲🇽 explorado

Etymology

The term 'scout' originates from the Old French word 'escouter', meaning 'to listen' and it has roots in the Latin word 'auscultare', which also means 'to listen'. It came into English around the late 14th century and was originally used in a military sense to refer to a soldier sent out to gather information about the enemy or terrain. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the identification of talent, especially in the context of sports and arts. The modern usage reflects its evolution, as scouting now encompasses both observation for military strategy and talent identification in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,338, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.