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| re·con·nais·sance [ ri kónnəss'nss ] (plural re·con·nais·sanc·es) |
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1. military exploration to gather information: the exploration or examination of an area to gather information, especially about the strength and positioning of enemy forces
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2. preliminary survey: a preliminary inspection of an area to obtain geographic, hydrographic, or similar data prior to a detailed survey
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3. preliminary investigation: preliminary research or investigation of something
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| [Early 19th century. < French, < reconnaiss-, stem of reconnaître "reconnoiter" < Latin recognoscere (see recognize)] |
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