reconnaissance

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. 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 See All Example Sentences for reconnaissance
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Scientists study them indirectly, often only using remote observations.
    Daniel Apai, Space.com, 15 June 2025
  • 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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