Definitions

scouting

[skou-ting] / ˈskaʊ tɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

disdainful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aloof arrogant averse contemptuous derisive haughty unsympathetic

WEAK

antipathetic cavalier cold-shoulder contemning cool despising egotistic high-and-mighty hoity-toity indifferent insolent lordly overbearing proud rejecting repudiating sneering snooty supercilious superior toplofty uppity

Antonyms

STRONGEST

humble meek shy sympathetic

WEAK

esteemable favoring loving praising respectful

NOUN

patrol

Synonyms

STRONGEST

garrison vigilance

STRONG

convoying defending escorting lookout policing protecting protection rounds safeguarding sentinel spy watch watching

WEAK

patroler watchperson

Example Sentences

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Plan a scouting trip to the top pick to confirm your research.

From MarketWatch

Joey Buss was an alternate governor and vice president of research and development with the Lakers while Jesse was the team’s assistant general manager and head of the scouting department.

From Los Angeles Times

"I got a bit of recognition, including from some people in the game, and that made scouting a reality to me. Prior to that, it was just truly a passion."

From BBC

That led to an invitation to the NFL’s annual scouting combine and the Cowboys picking him at No. 56 in the draft.

From The Wall Street Journal

“In terms of our scouting process, our player development process, how well they work together, and then him coming through and having the impact he’s had at the Major League level.”

From Los Angeles Times

scouting

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