Reconnaissance

[rɪ'kɒnɪs(ə)ns] or [rɪ'kɑnɪsns]

Definition

(noun.) the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy); 'an exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance mission'.

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Definition

(n.) The act of reconnoitering; preliminary examination or survey.

(n.) An examination or survey of a region in reference to its general geological character.

(n.) An examination of a region as to its general natural features, preparatory to a more particular survey for the purposes of triangulation, or of determining the location of a public work.

(n.) An examination of a territory, or of an enemy's position, for the purpose of obtaining information necessary for directing military operations; a preparatory expedition.

Typist: Virginia

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Preliminary survey, rough survey.

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Definition

n. the act of reconnoitring: a survey or examination: the examination of a tract of country with a view to military or engineering operations.—Reconnaissance in force an attack by a body of troops to discover the strength of the enemy.

Editor: Tracy