recconnoitering

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Term: Recconnoitering

Part of speech: Verb

Definition: The action of making a military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features.

Example sentence: The soldiers spent hours recconnoitering the enemy's encampment to gather valuable intelligence.

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: The act or process of making a preliminary inspection or examination.

Example sentence: The architect conducted a thorough recconnoitering of the construction site before beginning the design.

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Popular or well-received among people.

Example sentence: The recconnoitering band's new album quickly became a hit and topped the charts.

Part of speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner that is characteristic of a specific locality or region.

Example sentence: The restaurant serves dishes prepared recconnoiteringly with local ingredients, showcasing the flavors and traditions of the area.