talent scout

tal·ent scout

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tal-uh nt skout]
- /ˈtæl ənt skaʊt/
- /ˈtæl.ənt skaʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tal-uh nt skout]
- /ˈtæl ənt skaʊt/

Definitions of talent scout words

noun talent scout a person whose business it is to recognize and recruit persons of marked aptitude for a certain field or occupation, especially in entertainment or sports. 1
noun talent scout recruiter: for sports, entertainment 1
countable noun talent scout A talent scout is someone whose job is to find people who have talent, for example as actors, footballers, or musicians, so that they can be offered work. 0
noun talent scout a person whose occupation is the search for talented artists, sportsmen, performers, etc, for engagements as professionals 0
noun talent scout a person whose work is seeking out persons of superior ability in a certain field, as in the theater 0

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Origin of talent scout

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Talent scout

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talent scout popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

talent scout usage trend in Literature

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