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scouting

 

[ ˈskaʊtɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

The activity of gathering information about the opposing team or players in order to gain a competitive advantage.

Synonyms

exploring, investigating, surveying

Examples of usage

  • The coach emphasized the importance of scouting the upcoming opponents.
  • Scouting reports indicated their weakness in defense.
Context #2 | Noun

in outdoor activities

The act of exploring and searching for new areas or locations, often in the wilderness.

Synonyms

adventuring, exploring, hiking

Examples of usage

  • They went scouting for a new camping spot in the mountains.
  • Scouting for the best fishing spots along the river.
Context #3 | Noun

in youth organizations

An organized movement that aims to develop young people's character through outdoor activities, community service, and leadership training.

Synonyms

boyscouts, girlguides, youth organization

Examples of usage

  • He joined the scouting group to learn survival skills.
  • Scouting teaches important life skills like teamwork and responsibility.

Translations

Translations of the word "scouting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exploração

🇮🇳 स्काउटिंग

🇩🇪 Erkundung

🇮🇩 penjelajahan

🇺🇦 розвідка

🇵🇱 wywiad

🇯🇵 偵察

🇫🇷 exploration

🇪🇸 exploración

🇹🇷 keşif

🇰🇷 정찰

🇸🇦 استكشاف

🇨🇿 průzkum

🇸🇰 prieskum

🇨🇳 侦察

🇸🇮 izvidništvo

🇮🇸 könnun

🇰🇿 барлау

🇬🇪 დაზვერვა

🇦🇿 kəşfiyyat

🇲🇽 exploración

Word origin

The word 'scouting' originated from the Old French word 'escouter' which means 'to listen' or 'to pay attention'. It was first used in the context of military reconnaissance in the late 19th century. The scouting movement, including the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in the early 20th century with the aim of promoting outdoor education and character development among young people.

See also: scout.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,605, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.