reconnaissance

1. n. The act of reconnoitering; preliminary examination or survey. Source: opted

2. n. An examination or survey of a region in reference to its general geological character. Source: opted

3. 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. Source: opted

4. 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. Source: opted

5. n. the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy) Source: wordnet

6. The act of reconnoitering; preliminary examination or survey. Specifically: (a) (Geol.) An examination or survey of a region in reference to its general geological character. (b) (Engin.) 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. (c) (Mil.) 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. Reconnoissance in force (Mil.), a demonstration or attack by a large force of troops for the purpose of discovering the position and strength of an enemy. Source: webster

7. n:100 n. the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy) Source: ecdict

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