Reconnaissance

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛkəˈnɪsəns/

Definitions of reconnaissance

noun the process of obtaining information about enemy forces or positions by sending out small units for observation

Example Sentences

A1 The soldiers went on a reconnaissance mission to gather information about the enemy.

A2 During the reconnaissance, they found a hidden path through the mountains.

B1 The reconnaissance team used drones to survey the area before the operation.

B2 The reconnaissance aircraft flew over the enemy territory undetected.

C1 The reconnaissance report provided crucial intelligence for the military operation.

C2 The reconnaissance satellite captured high-resolution images of the target area.

Examples of reconnaissance in a Sentence

formal The military conducted a thorough reconnaissance of the area before launching the operation.

informal The team did some reconnaissance before deciding on the best route to take.

slang We did some recon before heading into the party to see who was there.

figurative She always does a reconnaissance of the room before entering, making sure she knows who is present.

Grammatical Forms of reconnaissance

• past tense: reconnaissanced
• plural: reconnaissances
• comparative: more reconnaissance
• superlative: most reconnaissance
• present tense: reconnoitres
• future tense: will reconnaissance
• perfect tense: have reconnaissanced
• continuous tense: is reconnoitring
• singular: reconnaissance
• positive degree: reconnaissance
• infinitive: to reconnaissance
• gerund: reconnoitring
• participle: reconnoitred

Origin and Evolution of reconnaissance

First Known Use: 1810 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'reconnaissance' originated from the French word 'reconnaissance' which means 'recognition' or 'exploration'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in military contexts to refer to preliminary surveying or exploration of enemy territory, the term 'reconnaissance' has since evolved to also include general exploration or investigation in various fields such as science, business, and technology.