Pronunciation: /skaʊt/
noun a person who observes and reports on the movements of others
A1 The scout helped the elderly woman cross the street.
A2 The scout camped in the forest for a week.
B1 The scout group went on a hike in the mountains.
B2 The scout leader organized a community service project.
C1 The scout's keen observation skills helped them navigate through the wilderness.
C2 The scout's resourcefulness and leadership qualities were evident during the survival training.
verb to observe or explore in order to obtain information
A1 The boy scouts for potential dangers in the forest.
A2 She scouts the area for a good place to set up camp.
B1 The company is scouting for new talent to join their team.
B2 The talent scout is always on the lookout for the next big star.
C1 The explorer scouts the uncharted territory, mapping out new discoveries.
C2 The journalist scouts the city for stories that will captivate readers.
formal The scout was tasked with surveying the land for potential camping sites.
informal The scout found a great spot for our next camping trip.
slang The scout scoped out the area and found a sweet spot for us to pitch our tents.
figurative She acted as a scout, gathering information on the competition before the big presentation.
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