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reconnaissance

2 definitions • 2 examples
1
the process of getting information about enemy forces or positions by sending out small groups of soldiers or by using aircraft, etc.:

Examples:

Aerial reconnaissance of the enemy position showed they were ready to attack.
2
the process of obtaining information about enemy forces or positions by sending out small groups of soldiers or by using aircraft:

Examples:

Aerial reconnaissance showed the location of the enemy’s tanks.

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