as in surveillance
military activity in which soldiers, airplanes, etc., are sent to find out information about an enemy
There are two helicopters available for reconnaissance. reconnaissance missions
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Recent Examples of reconnaissance
Early systems, however, were expensive, heavy, temperamental, and suited mainly to reconnaissance or sniper roles.
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David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
The trend today is geared toward reconnaissance and surveillance in GEO.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
In addition, Ukraine repurposed Cold War-era reconnaissance drones, such as the fighter-sized Tupolev Tu-141 Strizh.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Its off-the-shelf Mavic drones serve as the de facto reconnaissance platform on both sides of the Ukraine war.
—Time Contributors, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
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David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
The trend today is geared toward reconnaissance and surveillance in GEO.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
In addition, Ukraine repurposed Cold War-era reconnaissance drones, such as the fighter-sized Tupolev Tu-141 Strizh.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Its off-the-shelf Mavic drones serve as the de facto reconnaissance platform on both sides of the Ukraine war.
—Time Contributors, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconnaissance
Noun
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The couple was last seen together on surveillance footage at a Beaver Dam Kwik Trip on March 29, 2025, according to a criminal complaint cited by WISC.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The lawsuit comes at a time when there is increasing concern of surveillance in public places, and privacy advocates have rallied against the normalization of surveillance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Noun
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New findings from the University of Cambridge’s Scott Polar Research Institute confirm the mayor’s observations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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The Texas Eagle uses bi-level Superliner cars with first-class private rooms, a dining car that serves full meals, and a Sightseer Lounge car, or observation car, with floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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“Reconnaissance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconnaissance. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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