Synonyms for

Reconnaissance

Verb / ri:ˈkɑ:nʌsʌns / Another word for reconnaissance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Reconnaissance means an exploration or inspection of an area or environment.

Synonyms & similar words

reconnaissancemission exploration survey inspection scouting examination scrutiny investigation probing recon reconnoitering reconnoitring recce surveillance fact-finding spying observation research detection

Synonyms by register

Formal

investigation exploration surveillance scouting survey

Informal

scout look-see check-out recon

Literary

espial beholding surveyance

Antonyms

ignorance neglect disregard inattention unawareness blindness

Common collocations

  • military reconnaissance
  • aerial reconnaissance
  • reconnaissance mission
  • reconnaissance report
  • reconnaissance aircraft
  • reconnaissance data
  • reconnaissance patrol

Word family

noun reconnaissance
verb reconnoiter
adjective reconnoitered

Usage note

Reconnaissance often implies a preliminary or exploratory phase of an operation, especially in a military or scientific context. The verb form is 'reconnoiter'.

Example sentences

  1. The military sent a team on reconnaissance to gather information about the enemy's position.
  2. The scientist conducted a reconnaissance of the new species of fish in the river.
  3. The architect did a reconnaissance of the building site before starting the design.
  4. The hiker went on a reconnaissance hike to plan out his route for the next day.
  5. The detective did some reconnaissance work to gather information about the suspect.

Quotes

  • The best reconnaissance is not to find out what your enemy knows, but to find out what your enemy doesn't know.
  • Reconnaissance is a mission to obtain information by visual observation or other detection methods.
  • Reconnaissance can be a matter of life or death, so it's important to gather as much information as possible.

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