Reconnaissance Definition & Meaning

reconnaissance
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"

"Reconnaissance" in song lyrics

See how reconnaissance is used in real songs:

  • "I scout like Atticus Finch, inching up slow in the games of reconnaissance"
    Aesop Rock — Spare a Match
  • "I split the radius of go-getter bellies, reconnaissance"
    Aesop Rock — Water
  • "nasa tv mars reconnaissance"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "reconnaissance"

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