meaning of reconnaissance
1. The act of reconnoitering; preliminary examination or survey.
2. An examination or survey of a region in reference to its general geological character.
3. 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.
4. An examination of a territory, or of an enemys position, for the purpose of obtaining information necessary for directing military operations; a preparatory expedition.
5. the act of reconnoitring especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy; "an exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance
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Related Words
reconnaissance | reconnaissance by fire | reconnaissance in force | reconnaissance mission | reconnaissance plane | reconnaissance vehicle |
