n.
Pronunciation: ' skau ̇ t
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French escuter to listen, from Latin auscultare ― more at AUSCULTATION
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1 : to explore an area to obtain information (as about an enemy)
2 a : to make a search b : to work as a talent scout
transitive verb
1 : to observe in order to obtain information or evaluate
2 : to explore in order to obtain information
3 : to find by making a search