RECONNAISSANCE

reconnaissance, reconnaissance mission

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

reconnaissance (countable and uncountable, plural reconnaissances)

The act of scouting or exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.

Source: Wiktionary

Re*con"nois*sance, Re*con"nais*sance (r-kn"ns-sns), n. Etym: [F. See Recognizance.]

Definition: 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.)

Definition: 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’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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