RECONNAISSANCE


Meaning of RECONNAISSANCE in English

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 reconnaŒtre (as RECONNOITRE) ]

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