scouter
One seeking information
A scouter is someone who scouts—searching for talent, locations, or opportunities.
In sports, a scouter evaluates potential recruits: The scouter watched high school games all season.
In Scouting organizations, particularly outside the U.S., a scouter is an adult leader or volunteer working with youth members.
One who investigates unfamiliar regions
- pathfinderOne who discovers routes
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- lookoutWatcher or vista point
advance-guard · outrider · spotter · tracker · ranger · guide · surveyor · vanguard
Handheld dual-lens magnifier
- rangefinderInstrument measuring observer-to-target distance
- radarRadio-wave object detection
- sensorInput-detecting device
- detectorDevice that senses
scope · monocular · spyglass · GPS · locator · scanner · viewfinder · drone
One who finds candidates
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- combineMerge, or harvesting machine
- draftPreliminary version of text
- recruitmentSeeking new personnel
coach · evaluation · tryout · measurables · upside · potential · signee · commit
explorer
One who investigates unfamiliar regions
- pathfinderOne who discovers routes
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
lookout · advance-guard · outrider · spotter · tracker · ranger · guide · surveyor · vanguard · forager
binoculars
Handheld dual-lens magnifier
- rangefinderInstrument measuring observer-to-target distance
- radarRadio-wave object detection
- sensorInput-detecting device
detector · scope · monocular · spyglass · GPS · locator · scanner · viewfinder · drone
recruiter
One who finds candidates
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- combineMerge, or harvesting machine
- draftPreliminary version of text
recruitment · coach · evaluation · tryout · measurables · upside · potential · signee · commit · offer
agent
One who acts independently
- castingShaping through liquid form
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- headhunterOne who finds executives
discovery · showcase · signing · starlet · prodigy · phenom · newcomer · unsigned · promising · breakout
- Cub ScoutsAkela, Baloo, Webelos, den, pack
- sci-fi communicationcommunicator, comlink, universal translator, viewscreen, subspace
scouterrear guard
Troops covering a retreat
garrison · heavy infantry · rearguard · settler · infantry
- boy scoutDismissively naive moralist
- scout's honorEmphatic promise of honesty
- talent scoutRecruiter of promising performers
- scout outExplore in advance
- Girl ScoutYouth organization member
- scout campYouth outdoor program facility
scout, scouting, scouted, scoutmaster, Eagle Scout, boy scout, Cub Scout