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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One week later, Pelinka and the Lakers’ scouting staff were in Chicago for the NBA draft combine.
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Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
Students engage in weekly lessons on photography, fashion styling, creative writing, talent booking/scouting, digital/video/social media, and creative direction, taught by Condé Nast staff and supported by teaching professionals.
—Vogue, 21 June 2024
More time and attention were spent in Double-A Bowie’s pitcher and catcher meetings, where the 19-year-old brought his own opponent scouting reports, was unafraid to speak up and possessed a photographic memory recall.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
The Royals’ pitching rotation includes veterans Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha — both played for the Padres last season — and Brett had gotten a scouting report from an old friend about the club’s new talent.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2024
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Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
Students engage in weekly lessons on photography, fashion styling, creative writing, talent booking/scouting, digital/video/social media, and creative direction, taught by Condé Nast staff and supported by teaching professionals.
—Vogue, 21 June 2024
More time and attention were spent in Double-A Bowie’s pitcher and catcher meetings, where the 19-year-old brought his own opponent scouting reports, was unafraid to speak up and possessed a photographic memory recall.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
The Royals’ pitching rotation includes veterans Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha — both played for the Padres last season — and Brett had gotten a scouting report from an old friend about the club’s new talent.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2024
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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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