Reconnaissance vs. Reconnoiter
Reconnaissance and Reconnoiter Definitions
Reconnaissance
An inspection or exploration of an area, especially one made to gather military information.
Reconnoiter
To make a preliminary examination of (an area or a group, for example), usually by moving around and observing, in order to gather information, especially for military purposes
Reconnoitered the enemy positions.
Reconnaissance
The act of scouting or exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.
Reconnoiter
To make a reconnaissance or preliminary examination.
Reconnaissance
The act of reconnoitering; preliminary examination or survey.
Reconnoiter
An act of reconnoitering.
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Reconnaissance
The act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy);
An exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance mission
Reconnoiter
To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of acquiring information.
Our scout will reconnoiter the path ahead of our troops.
Reconnoiter
(American spelling) An act or instance of reconnoitering.
The pilot reported the findings of his reconnoiter.
Reconnoiter
To examine with the eye to make a preliminary examination or survey of; esp., to survey with a view to military or engineering operations.
Reconnoiter
To recognize.
Reconnoiter
Explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
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