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Meaning of reconnaissance
The act of gathering information about a place or situation
Etymology of reconnaissance
The word "reconnaissance" originates from the Old French words "reconoitre" meaning "to recognize" and "naissance" meaning "birth" or "origin", which is derived from the Latin words "recognoscere" meaning "to know again" and "nasci" meaning "to be born"
The term has been used in military contexts since the 16th century to describe the act of gathering information about the enemy's position, strength, and movements
Synonyms
surveillance
exploration
scouting
inspection
observation
monitoring
detection
discovery
examination
investigation
inquiry
research
probe
survey
reconnaissance mission
spy
intelligence gathering
information gathering
fact-finding
exploration mission
scouting mission
patrol
watch
vigilance
attention
notice
awareness
perception
recognition
identification
location
positioning
tracking
trailing
shadowing
pursuit
chase
hunt
search
quest
foray
raid
infiltration
penetration
Definitions
- The act of gathering information about a place or situation, especially for military purposes
- * A preliminary survey or exploration, especially to gather information about a place or situation
Usage Examples
- The team conducted a reconnaissance of the area before deciding where to set up camp
- * The military launched a reconnaissance mission to gather information about the enemy's position and strength
- * The company sent a team to conduct a reconnaissance of the market before launching their new product
Antonyms
ignorance
unawareness
blindness
obliviousness
neglect
disregard
inattention
indifference
unconcern
neglectfulness
carelessness
laxity
remissness
oversight
omission
Omission
disregard
inconsideration
thoughtlessness
lack of awareness
unawareness
ignorance
darkness
obscurity
uncertainty
ambiguity
doubt
skepticism
incredulity
disbelievement