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Definition of Reconnaissance
1. Noun. The act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy). "An exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance mission"
Generic synonyms: Intelligence, Intelligence Activity, Intelligence Operation
Specialized synonyms: Recce, Recco, Reccy, Exploratory Survey, Reconnoitering, Reconnoitring, Scouting, Air Reconnaissance, Reconnaissance By Fire, Reconnaissance In Force, Shufti, Electronic Reconnaissance
Derivative terms: Reconnoiter, Reconnoitre
Definition of Reconnaissance
1. Noun. The act of scouting or exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Reconnaissance
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Medical Definition of Reconnaissance
1. The act of reconnoitering; preliminary examination or survey. Specifically: 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, a demonstration or attack by a large force of troops for the purpose of discovering the position and strength of an enemy. Origin: F. See Recognizance. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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