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reonnaissance

Noun

1. The act or process of obtaining knowledge or intelligence about an enemy, especially through military observation or analysis.

2. A preliminary survey or exploration; usually undertaken in order to gain information or perform a specific task.

Sample Sentences:

1. The military conducted regular reonnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy movements.
2. Before starting the construction project, a reonnaissance was carried out to assess the suitability of the site.

Verb

1. To perform a reonnaissance mission or survey.

2. To explore or analyze something in order to gain information.

Sample Sentences:

1. The special forces reonnaissanced the enemy camp to gather vital information.
2. The scientist reonnaissanced the newly discovered cave to study its geological formations.

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