reconnoitering

[US]/ˌrekəˈnɔɪtərɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌrekəˈnɔɪtərɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of exploring or surveying an area for military purposes; to inspect or examine an area
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Phrases & Collocations

reconnoitering mission

reconnoitering team

reconnoitering area

reconnoitering flight

reconnoitering operation

reconnoitering patrol

reconnoitering report

reconnoitering tactics

reconnoitering unit

reconnoitering strategy

Example Sentences

the soldiers were reconnoitering the enemy's position.

we spent the afternoon reconnoitering the area for hiking trails.

the team is reconnoitering potential sites for the new building.

before the mission, they went reconnoitering to gather intelligence.

reconnoitering the terrain helped us plan our strategy.

the scouts were reconnoitering ahead for any dangers.

they are reconnoitering the coastline for potential landing spots.

reconnoitering the neighborhood gave us a better sense of the community.

the drone was used for reconnoitering hard-to-reach areas.

after reconnoitering the site, they decided to proceed with the project.

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