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Reconnaissance - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Reconnaissance : (noun)
1: the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information
about an enemy or potential enemy); "an exchange of fire
occurred on a reconnaissance mission" [syn: reconnaissance
mission]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Reconnoissance \Re*con"nois*sance\,Reconnaissance : \Re*con"nais*sance\ (r?-k?n"n?s-s?ns), n. [F. See
Recognizance.]
The act of reconnoitering; preliminary examination or survey.
Specifically:
(a) (Geol.) An examination or survey of a region in reference
to its general geological character.
(b) (Engin.) An examination of a region as to its general
natural features, preparatory to a more particular survey
for the purposes of triangulation, or of determining the
location of a public work.
(c) (Mil.) An examination of a territory, or of an enemy's
position, for the purpose of obtaining information
necessary for directing military operations; a
preparatory expedition.
Reconnoissance in force (Mil.), a demonstration or attack
by a large force of troops for the purpose of discovering
the position and strength of an enemy.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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