reconnaissance
Translation
reconnaissance, preliminary survey, scouting
Examples
The army sent a team on a reconnaissance mission.
The army sent a team on a reconnaissance mission.
They carried out a reconnaissance of the new territory.
They carried out a reconnaissance of the new territory.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) reconnaissance ((of sth.)) to perform a reconnaissance of (sth.) They carried out a reconnaissance of the new territory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: surveillance, exploration, scouting
Etymology
From French 'reconnaissance', from 'reconnaître' (to recognize, to explore). 're-' (again) + 'connaître' (to know).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-knowing' an area before entering. It's about getting to know it, often for military purposes.