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A person appointed to view or inspect something, esp. a place or structure.
figurative and in figurative context. Obsolete.
a person who reconnoitres.
A person who examines or inspects thoroughly.
A person sent out to reconnoitre; a scout, a lookout. Also in Cricket (rare): an outfielder.