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Scouting

SKOW-tihng

/ˈskaʊtɪŋ/

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scouting

Dictionary meaning

Exploring in order to gain information.

Examples

  • Scouting in enemy territory is very dangerous.

Synonyms: exploratory survey, reconnoitering, reconnoitring

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