Topic: MILITARY
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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | escouter 'to listen', from Latin auscultare |
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scout2
1 [intransitive] also scout around/round to look for something in a particular area
2 [transitive] also scout outPM to examine a place or area in order to get information about it : 
American companies are keen to scout out business opportunities in Vietnam.
American companies are keen to scout out business opportunities in Vietnam.3 [intransitive and transitive]BO to find out about the abilities of sports players, musicians etc in order to employ them
