'Reconnaissance' definitions:
Definition of 'reconnaissance'
(from WordNet)
noun
The act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy); "an exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance mission" [syn: reconnaissance, reconnaissance mission]
Definition of 'Reconnaissance'
From: GCIDE
- Reconnaissance \Re*con"nais*sance\, Reconnoissance \Re*con"nois*sance\(r?-k?n"n?s-s?ns), n. [F. See Recognizance.] 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. [1913 Webster]
- Reconnoissance in force (Mil.), a demonstration or attack by a large force of troops for the purpose of discovering the position and strength of an enemy. [1913 Webster] Reconnoiter
Synonyms of 'reconnaissance'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- air cover,
- air raid,
- air support,
- bombing,
- cover,
- dry run,
- examination,
- exploration,
- inspection,
- investigation,
- milk run,
- mission,
- recce,
- recco,
- recon,
- reconnaissance mission,
- reconnoiter,
- reconnoitering,
- scouting,
- scramble,
- scrutiny,
- shuttle raid,
- sortie,
- strafing,
- survey,
- training mission,
- umbrella