reconnaissance
noun/rɪˈkɑnəsəns/
Frequency rank: #8,148 most common English word
Meaning
A preliminary survey or observation of an area, especially to gather military or strategic information.
Example sentence
The soldiers went on reconnaissance to gather information about enemy positions before the battle.
Synonyms & related words
- survey
- scouting
- inspection
- patrol
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