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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

reconnaissance

/rɪˌkɒnˈɛsəns/ noun · British & US
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What does reconnaissance mean?

noun

The act of gathering information about an enemy or a situation, especially by stealth or surprise. A reconnaissance mission or operation.

Example

"The military conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy's position before launching a surprise attack."

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