scouting
noun
scout·ing
ˈskau̇-tiŋ 
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often capitalized
: the activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth directed to developing character, citizenship, and individual skills
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Lesson number one: Do your scouting before the season starts.
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Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Connecticut had to quickly get up to speed on the first-round prospects, and Tuck said the scouting process was heavily focused on culture building behind first-year head coach Rachid Meziane.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2025
The Rams, as most fans know by now, approach the draft and scouting process uniquely.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Bond also ran a 4.39 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Connecticut had to quickly get up to speed on the first-round prospects, and Tuck said the scouting process was heavily focused on culture building behind first-year head coach Rachid Meziane.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2025
The Rams, as most fans know by now, approach the draft and scouting process uniquely.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Bond also ran a 4.39 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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scouting
noun
scout·ing
ˈskau̇t-iŋ
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often capitalized
: the activities of the various Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups
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