Found 2 items, similar to reconnaissance.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: reconnaissance
reconnaissance
n : 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 mission
]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Reconnaissance
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.
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