reconnoiter vs scout

reconnoiter is not a noun while scout is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reconnoiter	No	No	Yes	No
scout	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, reconnoiter and scout are synonyms defined as:

reconnoiter and scout: explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

Other synonyms of reconnoiter include reconnoitre.

reconnoiter (noun)	scout (noun)
	someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
	a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
	someone employed to discover and recruit talented persons (especially in the worlds of entertainment or sports)

reconnoiter (verb)	scout (verb)
explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody	explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody