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scout

Definition

noun: a soldier, airplane, etc., that is sent to get information about the size, location, equipment, etc., of an enemy
verb: to explore an area to obtain information (as about an enemy)
verb: to search an area or place for something or someone
used chiefly in the phrase 'good scout'
synonyms: flout, spy, reconnoiter

Examples

He's a talented pitcher who is being 'scouted' by several major-league teams.
We 'scouted' around the store to see if anyone was available to help us.
She 'scouts' young musicians for one of the country's top orchestras.

Movie quotes

(..) I can't talk to you anymore. Theon, you have to tell me. Do you have any idea where-- Not Theon! Reek! Our scouts tell us he's got no more than men. More than half of those are mounted, however. And how high do Stannis's horses jump? (..)
2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Hardhome Season: 5 Episode 8