CEFR C2

reconnaissance

noun

Meaning

A military or investigative mission to gather information about an area or an opponent.

Examples

The scouts were sent on a reconnaissance mission to map the mountain pass.
After conducting aerial reconnaissance, the team identified the best route for the rescue operation.

Synonyms: scouting, survey, surveillance, recon

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reconnaissance (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

Definition

A military or investigative mission to gather information about an area or an opponent.

Examples

The scouts were sent on a reconnaissance mission to map the mountain pass.
After conducting aerial reconnaissance, the team identified the best route for the rescue operation.
The company performed market reconnaissance to see what their competitors were planning.

Synonyms of reconnaissance

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