as in surveillance
military activity in which soldiers, airplanes, etc., are sent to find out information about an enemy
There are two helicopters available for reconnaissance. reconnaissance missions
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Recent Examples of reconnaissance
Australia's Department of Defense The underwater drone—described as a cutting-edge platform—is capable of conducting intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike operations at long range.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Use these events for reconnaissance.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The scope of cooperation should grow to include joint naval and air activities in the Indian Ocean involving more submarine cooperation, airborne reconnaissance operations, and joint contingency planning.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
The nuclear-capable unmanned vehicle that looks like a narrow submarine with a propeller measures up to 65 feet in length and could be used on surveillance and reconnaissance missions, according to the BBC.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Use these events for reconnaissance.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The scope of cooperation should grow to include joint naval and air activities in the Indian Ocean involving more submarine cooperation, airborne reconnaissance operations, and joint contingency planning.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
The nuclear-capable unmanned vehicle that looks like a narrow submarine with a propeller measures up to 65 feet in length and could be used on surveillance and reconnaissance missions, according to the BBC.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconnaissance
Noun
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The biggest Flock controversy centers on allegations that law enforcement has abused the company’s surveillance network to target women, immigrants, and people engaging in legal activity outside their home states.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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For a community that has historically faced discrimination, the surveillance potential of AI assistive technologies represents a genuine threat to autonomy and dignity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Bryan Marcus said it is handled on a case by case basis, on how best the district can support and guide an observation.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The smock is designed to prevent self-harm and is part of broader safety measures implemented for individuals under heightened observation.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Reconnaissance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconnaissance. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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