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reconnaissance

noun

the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)

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Word Facts

Word length
14
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɹɪˈkɒnəsəns

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Definitions

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”

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Example Sentences

an exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance mission
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