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Definition scout in British English

scout noun

[countable] noun
/skaʊt/
1

a person or vehicle sent out by an army to get information about the position and movements of the enemy

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2

a search of an area

Example

I'll have a scout round the village.

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3

someone whose job is to find and employ people who have special ability, especially for work in sports and entertainment

Example

a scout for a Broadway show

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4

a Boy Scout

Example

joining the local scout group/troop

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Definition scout in British English