talent scout

noun
UK: /ˈtælənt skaʊt/
US: /ˈtælənt skaʊt/

  1. Someone who looks for people with special skills, especially in sports or entertainment.

    1. A talent scout saw him play and offered him a contract.
    2. The talent scout believed her unique voice would make her a star.

  2. A person or company that identifies promising individuals or groups in a particular field.

    1. The company employs a talent scout to find young engineers.
    2. Our talent scout searches universities for graduates with potential.

Synonyms

headhunter scout
talent scout verb

  1. To search for talented people for a particular purpose or organization.

    1. They talent scout new actors for the show.
    2. The agency will talent scout musicians at the festival this year.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "talent scout" in English means: Someone who looks for people with special skills, especially in sports or entertainment., A person or company that identifies promising individuals or groups in a particular field..

The phonetic transcription of "talent scout" is /ˈtælənt skaʊt/ in British English and /ˈtælənt skaʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "talent scout": headhunter, scout.

Example usage of "talent scout": "A talent scout saw him play and offered him a contract.". More examples on the page.