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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General manager John Lynch later confirmed the request at the NFL scouting combine.
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Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025
Defensive linemen were first up at this week’s NFL scouting combine, and that position group is arguably the top priority for the 49ers’ draft sleuths.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
The Dolphins are certainly interested, meeting with Warren at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis this week.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
The third annual report card survey, which saw participation from 1,695 players, was released before the NFL scouting combine, which starts on Thursday in Indianapolis, Ind.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025
Defensive linemen were first up at this week’s NFL scouting combine, and that position group is arguably the top priority for the 49ers’ draft sleuths.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
The Dolphins are certainly interested, meeting with Warren at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis this week.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
The third annual report card survey, which saw participation from 1,695 players, was released before the NFL scouting combine, which starts on Thursday in Indianapolis, Ind.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 10 Mar. 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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