Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɑnɔɪtər/
noun a military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features
A1 I went on a reconnoiter of the neighborhood to find the best place to eat.
A2 The soldiers went on a reconnoiter to gather information about enemy positions.
B1 The detective conducted a reconnoiter of the crime scene to gather evidence.
B2 The explorers set out on a reconnoiter of the uncharted territory.
C1 The spy's reconnoiter of the enemy base provided valuable intelligence.
C2 The team's reconnoiter of the area helped them plan their strategy for the mission.
verb to inspect, observe, or survey (an area) in order to gather information or intelligence
A1 The detective reconnoitered the area before making any arrests.
A2 The soldiers were sent to reconnoiter the enemy's position.
B1 The hikers decided to reconnoiter the trail before starting their trek.
B2 The spy was skilled at reconnoitering enemy territory without being detected.
C1 The general ordered his troops to reconnoiter the battlefield before launching an attack.
C2 The expert reconnoitered the ancient ruins to gather valuable information for his research.
formal The military unit was sent to reconnoiter the area before launching the attack.
informal Let's reconnoiter the neighborhood before deciding where to eat.
slang We should reconnoiter the party to see if it's worth going to.
figurative She took a moment to reconnoiter her thoughts before making a decision.
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