Meaning
The act of scouting or exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.
Synonyms
reconnaissance mission
private inquiry
private enquiry
secret investigation
reconnaissance survey
preliminary survey
preliminary surveys
exploratory survey
undercover work
rough survey
exploration survey
military intelligence
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɹiˈkɒnəsəns/
Etymology
Borrowed from French reconnaissance (“recognition”). Doublet of recognizance.
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