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
The American military has an orbital network of military-grade satellites that allows for secure government communications and reconnaissance.
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 6 May 2025
With their ability to both ping enemy squads and veil their allies, the reconnaissance Runners held much higher value in most maps than the ones predicated on moment-to-moment action.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Russia’s defense ministry on Saturday claimed its forces overnight struck various military targets across Ukraine, including missile and drone-producing plants, a reconnaissance center and a launching site for anti-aircraft missiles.
—Illia Novikov, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Providing reconnaissance for the project was Rhea Wallace.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 6 May 2025
With their ability to both ping enemy squads and veil their allies, the reconnaissance Runners held much higher value in most maps than the ones predicated on moment-to-moment action.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Russia’s defense ministry on Saturday claimed its forces overnight struck various military targets across Ukraine, including missile and drone-producing plants, a reconnaissance center and a launching site for anti-aircraft missiles.
—Illia Novikov, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Providing reconnaissance for the project was Rhea Wallace.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconnaissance
Noun
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Atlantic City police said surveillance video first led them to the 57-year-old suspect, who was allegedly seen on video walking through the city trying to sell the instruments.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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The suspect can be heard on surveillance video firing eight shots at the victims, according to the affidavit.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Scientists study them indirectly, often only using remote observations.—
Daniel Apai,
Space.com,
15 June 2025
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Share specific lessons from recent projects, industry observations with your unique perspective, or resources that have helped your professional growth.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Reconnaissance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconnaissance. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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