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scouting

UK
/ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
US
/ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
scouting around
scouting out

Translations

scoutingnoun
scoutismeMouvement scout et ses activités.
Scouting teaches young people valuable skills such as teamwork, leadership, and self-reliance.
Le scoutisme enseigne aux jeunes des compétences précieuses comme le travail d’équipe, le leadership et l’autonomie.
reconnaissanceEmploi militaire : collecte d’informations sur l’ennemi ou sur une zone.
The military unit was sent on a scouting mission to gather intelligence on enemy positions.
L’unité militaire a été envoyée en mission de reconnaissance pour recueillir des renseignements sur les positions ennemies.
détection des talentsSport : recherche et évaluation de joueurs potentiels.
The coach relied heavily on scouting to recruit new talent for the upcoming season.
L’entraîneur s’est beaucoup appuyé sur la détection des talents pour recruter de nouveaux joueurs pour la saison à venir.
Additional translations
repérageEmploi général : exploration d’un lieu pour obtenir des informations ou choisir un emplacement.
Synonyms
investigation
reconnaissance
exploration
searching
surveying
scoutingadjective
UK
/ˈskaʊ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈskaʊ.tɪŋ/
Used attributively before a noun to denote connection with reconnaissance or the Scout movement (e.g., 'scouting mission', 'scouting uniform').
de reconnaissanceEmploi militaire ou tactique.
The platoon was on a scouting patrol along the border.
Le peloton effectuait une patrouille de reconnaissance le long de la frontière.
Additional translations
scouteRelatif au mouvement scout.
scoutverb

scouting

Gerund

scouted
Past Simple
scouted
Past Participle
scouting
Gerund
UK
/skaʊt/
US
/skaʊt/
reconnaîtreMilitaire.
The soldiers were sent to scout the area for enemy activity.
Les soldats ont été envoyés pour reconnaître la zone à la recherche d’activité ennemie.
repérerChercher ou localiser de façon préliminaire.
We need to scout for a good location to set up our picnic.
Nous devons repérer un bon endroit pour installer notre pique-nique.
recruterChercher des personnes à engager ou à attirer.
The talent agent was scouting for new actors at the local theater.
L’agent artistique recrutait de nouveaux acteurs dans le théâtre local.
Additional translations
rejeterVieilli ; avec mépris.
Synonyms
reconnoiter
observe
watch
seek out
look for
survey
inspect
explore
search

Definitions

scoutingnoun
The action of gathering information about enemy forces or an area.
The military unit was sent on a scouting mission to gather intelligence on enemy positions.
The activity of exploring an area to obtain information about it.
The team went on a scouting trip to find the best location for the new campsite.
The work or activity of a scout in the context of sports, especially in identifying and evaluating potential players.
The coach relied heavily on scouting to recruit new talent for the upcoming season.
The activities and programs of the Scout movement, which aims to support young people in their physical, mental, and spiritual development.
Scouting teaches young people valuable skills such as teamwork, leadership, and self-reliance.
scoutingadjective
Relating to or engaged in reconnaissance, exploration, or the gathering of information.
The platoon was on a scouting patrol along the border.
Of or pertaining to the activities, values, or organization of the Scout movement.
She volunteers at several scouting events each summer.
scoutverb
To explore an area to obtain information, especially for military purposes.
The soldiers were sent to scout the area for enemy activity.
To search or look for something, often in a preliminary or exploratory manner.
We need to scout for a good location to set up our picnic.
To assess or evaluate a person or thing, often for potential recruitment or acquisition.
The talent agent was scouting for new actors at the local theater.
(archaic) To reject or dismiss with scorn or disdain.
Several scientists initially scouted the theory as implausible.
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