scouting
noun
Simple meaning
Exploring in order to gain information.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈskaʊtɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The activities of boy scouts and girl scouts.
The act of one who scouts.
The Scout Movement.
Alternative letter-case form of scouting.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “Scouting in enemy territory is very dangerous.”noun
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Inflected forms
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Explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody.
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An expedition undertaken to gain information.
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