Scouting — synonyms, definition

1. scouting (Noun)

exploratory survey reconnoitering reconnoitring

scouting (Noun) — Exploring in order to gain information. ex. "scouting in enemy territory is very dangerous"

recon reconnaissance reconnaissance mission

2. scouting (Verb)

reccing

scouting (Verb) — Explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody. ex. "They were immediately confronted with an order from General Jackson to scout the British camp"

observing