Synonyms of scouting

Noun

1. scouting, exploratory survey, reconnoitering, reconnoitring, reconnaissance, reconnaissance mission

usage: exploring in order to gain information; "scouting in enemy territory is very dangerous"

Verb

1. scout, reconnoiter, reconnoitre, observe

usage: explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

Definition and meaning of scouting (Dictionary)