reconnaissance

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)

Etymology

Borrowed from French reconnaissance (“recognition”). Doublet of recognizance.

In classic literature

Synonyms

reconnaissance mission

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