Reconnaissance is the activity of obtaining military information about a place by sending soldiers or planes there, or by the use of satellites.
The helicopter was returning from a reconnaissance mission.
The aircraft will be used for reconnaissance rather than combat.
Synonyms: inspection, survey, investigation, observation More Synonyms of reconnaissance
reconnaissance in British English
or reconnoissance (rɪˈkɒnɪsəns)
noun
1.
the act of reconnoitring
2.
the process of obtaining information about the position, activities, resources, etc, of an enemy or potential enemy
3.
a preliminary inspection of an area of land before an engineering survey is made
Word origin
C18: from French, from Old French reconoistre to explore, recognize
reconnaissance in American English
(rɪˈkɑnəsəns; rɪˈkɑnəzəns)
noun
an exploratory survey or examination, as in seeking out information about enemy positions or installations, or as in making a preliminary geologic or engineering survey
Word origin
Fr, earlier reconnoissance: see recognizance
Examples of 'reconnaissance' in a sentence
reconnaissance
Japan has also sent reconnaissance planes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The second was for the refurbishment of a fleet of Nimrod maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In fact, such battles would only have taken place when fighter aircraft were protecting reconnaissance patrols.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
And he has now had talks with American defence chiefs over possible uses in military reconnaissance.
The Sun (2006)
Although they have yet to strike on his patch, intelligence reports suggest that they have been here on reconnaissance trips.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I was in the reconnaissance unit, finding enemy positions and calling in air strikes.
The Sun (2010)
Officials suspect it was a reconnaissance vehicle, sent to observe a military exercise in the north that began on Sunday.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In other languages
reconnaissance
British English: reconnaissance NOUN
Reconnaissance is the activity of obtaining military information about a place by sending soldiers or planes there, or by the use of satellites.
The helicopter was returning from a reconnaissance mission.
American English: reconnaissance
Brazilian Portuguese: reconhecimento
Chinese: 侦察
European Spanish: reconocimiento
French: reconnaissance
German: Aufklärung
Italian: ricognizione
Japanese: 偵察
Korean: 정찰
European Portuguese: reconhecimento
Latin American Spanish: reconocimiento
All related terms of 'reconnaissance'
reconnaissance flight
a flight made by an aircraft in order to obtain military information about a particular place
reconnaissance patrol
a patrol made by soldiers in order to obtain military information about a particular place
reconnaissance aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly , for example an aeroplane or a helicopter .
reconnaissance satellite
a military satellite designed to carry out photographic surveillance , gather electronic intelligence , detect nuclear explosions , or provide early warning of strategic-missile launchings
photoreconnaissance
reconnaissance from the air by camera
(noun)
Definition
a preliminary inspection
The airport will be used for reconnaissance rather than combat.
Synonyms
inspection
A routine inspection of the vessel turned up 50 kg of the drug.
survey
She gave the newspaper a quick survey.
investigation
He ordered an investigation into the affair.
observation
careful observation of the movement of the planets
patrol
scan
exploration
an exploration of Celtic mythology
scouting
scrutiny
His private life came under media scrutiny.
recce (slang)
reconnoitring
Additional synonyms
in the sense of exploration
an exploration of Celtic mythology
Synonyms
investigation,
study,
research,
survey,
search,
inquiry,
analysis,
examination,
probe,
inspection,
scrutiny,
once-over (informal)
in the sense of investigation
Definition
a careful search or examination in order to discover facts
He ordered an investigation into the affair.
Synonyms
examination,
study,
inquiry,
hearing,
research,
review,
search,
survey,
analysis,
probe,
inspection,
exploration,
scrutiny,
inquest,
fact finding,
recce (slang)
in the sense of observation
Definition
detailed examination of something before analysis, diagnosis, or interpretation
careful observation of the movement of the planets