reconnaissance
Translation
reconnaissance, survey, exploration
Examples
The army sent a team on a reconnaissance mission.
The army sent a team on a reconnaissance mission.
They conducted aerial reconnaissance of the enemy's position.
They conducted aerial reconnaissance of the enemy's position.
Grammar Patterns
a reconnaissance of ((sth.)) to survey (sth.) They conducted a reconnaissance of the valley.
Similar Words
Synonyms: survey, exploration, surveillance
Etymology
From French 'reconnaissance' (recognition), from 'reconnaître' (to recognize). 're-' (again) + 'connaître' (to know).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-knowing' an area. It's the noun form of the verb 'to reconnoitre'.