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Meaning of 'reconnaissance' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Reconnaissance [ n.]
- The act of reconnoitering; preliminary examination or survey.
- An examination or survey of a region in reference to its general geological character.
- 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.
- 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.

Meaning of 'reconnaissance' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . reconnaissance [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
Example in sentence:
  • an exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance mission

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