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reconnoitre Definition


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reconnoitre
reconnoiter
verb
    (US)
    reconnoitred, reconnoitring, reconnoitered, reconnoitering
    1. To examine or survey (land, enemy troops, etc), especially with a view to military operations etc. Often shortened to recce.
      Thesaurus: investigate, examine, scrutinize, explore, probe, survey, inspect, patrol, scout.
noun
    1. The act of reconnoitring; a reconnaissance.
Derivative: reconnoitrer
noun
    Etymology: 18c: from French reconnoître to examine or recognize.



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