n. 1 a survey of a region, esp. a military examination to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features. 2 a preliminary survey or inspection.
[ F (earlier -oissance) f. stem of reconnatre (as RECONNOITRE) ]
n. 1 a survey of a region, esp. a military examination to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features. 2 a preliminary survey or inspection.
[ F (earlier -oissance) f. stem of reconnatre (as RECONNOITRE) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012