To screen a person or persons to see what they are about. What kinda substance are they built of and their value upon your business. A persons character as a whole.
Bitch: Get you some business, stay out of mine.
FlossyJane: I got business, I'm scouting not fanning.
Boy:Why are you constantly trying people out on situations?
FlossyJane: you see... I am scouting them to know their placement better. For When you are amongst intrests, or the place you are at fits to your personality better, you will be more successful and the quality overall will benefit.
When a girl or guy knows he or she is going to end their current relationship soon, and flirts or talks to attractive new people without crossing any lines. They are actively looking for someone new to date or a rebound hookup, and would like to test the waters to see who might be the first pick in the draft.
"Hey, are you talking to Nick? I thought you were still dating Jack."