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Reconnoissance

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Re-con′nais-sance

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Re-con′nois-sance

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(r?-k?n′n?s-s?ns)
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Noun.
[F. See
Recognizance
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The act of reconnoitering; preliminary examination or survey.
Specifically:
(a)
(Geol.)
An examination or survey of a region in reference to its general geological character.
(b)
(Engin.)
An examination of a region as to its general natural features, preparatory to a more particular survey for the purposes of triangulation, or of determining the location of a public work.
(c)
(Mil.)
An examination of a territory, or of an enemy’s position, for the purpose of obtaining information necessary for directing military operations; a preparatory expedition.
Reconnoissance in force
(Mil.)
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a demonstration or attack by a large force of troops for the purpose of discovering the position and strength of an enemy.

Definition 2024

reconnoissance

reconnoissance

English

Noun

reconnoissance ‎(plural reconnoissances)

  1. (dated) Alternative spelling of reconnaissance
    • 1882, Louisa M. Alcott, Kitty's Class Day And Other Stories:
      We'd come out of the woods behind the house, and while Joe was foragin', I took a reconnoissance.
    • 1917, War Department, Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry:
      The orders or instructions for a patrol, or for any detachment going on reconnoissance, must state clearly where the enemy is or is supposed to be, what information is desired, what features are of special importance, the general direction to be followed, whether friendly patrols are liable to be encountered, and where messages are to be sent or the patrol is to report.

Middle French

Noun

reconnoissance f (plural reconnoissances)

  1. recognition (act of recognizing; of admitting to be true)

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