scouter
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6.4
- noun
- /ˈskaʊtər/
- The army relied on the scouter to report any enemy movement near the border.
Examples
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The scouter reported back with valuable intelligence.
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As a skilled scouter, she was often chosen to lead the way on expeditions.
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The scouter moved quietly through the forest, looking for signs of the missing hikers.
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During the operation, a scouter was sent ahead to gather information.
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The scouter reported enemy positions back to headquarters during the mission.
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As a skilled scout, the scouter was essential in gathering intel before the operation.
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With his trusted scouter, he could analyze the terrain and enemy movements effectively.
Synonyms
109
2.8
A person who travels to unknown places to learn about them
44
1.8
A person who finds something valuable, like a fossil or document
37
3.7
A person who watches and warns others about danger
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2.3
A person who looks for information or lost things
25
4.4
A person who watches closely and reports storms, dangers, or animal sightings
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5.0
A person who follows tracks to find animals or people
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3.6
A person who checks an area regularly to keep it safe
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7.6
A person who searches for something, often knowledge or truth
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6.3
A person or machine that closely examines things to find problems
How Skilled
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Morphology
Etymology
The word scouter comes from scout, an old word for someone who 'listens' or 'watches' to find news, so a scouter is a person who goes ahead to explore an area and gather information.