Scout | Mean of scout in English Dictionary

/ˈskaʊt/

• Noun
• a soldier, airplane, etc., that is sent to get information about the size, location, equipment, etc., of an enemy
• a person whose job is to search for talented performers, athletes, etc.
1. a baseball scout
• a person who is friendly, kind, helpful, etc.
1. He's a good scout. [=good egg]
• Verb

• to search an area or place for something or someone
1. Two small ships were sent to scout for information about the enemy.
2. My brother set up the tent while I scouted (around) for firewood.
3. We scouted around the store to see if anyone was available to help us.
• to explore (an area) in order to find information about it
1. Several soldiers were sent ahead to scout the area.
2. She scouted out the town to see if she'd like to live there.
• to watch or look at (someone or something) in order to decide if that person or thing is suited for a particular job or purpose
1. He's a talented pitcher who is being scouted by several major-league teams.
2. She scouts young musicians for one of the country's top orchestras.
3. The site is being scouted as a possible location for the factory.
4. She scouts for one of the country's top orchestras.