Reconnaissance

//ɹiˈkɒnəsəns//

"Reconnaissance" in a Sentence (11 examples)

A reconnaissance satellite is a military satellite capable of monitoring many activities on earth, eavesdropping on lines, registering the operating frequency of the radar systems...

These paratroopers are specialized in reconnaissance.

The aircraft was conducting aerial reconnaissance.

The mercenaries spied a military aircraft conducting aerial reconnaissance over the area.

We were here on a reconnaissance mission.

"You have been up to the scene of the crime, I understand," said the Colonel. "Yes; the Inspector and I have made quite a little reconnaissance together."

It was military reconnaissance.

Ziri undertook a reconnaissance trip in the area.

The annual reconnaissance of the Great Barrier Reef off northeastern Australia has produced tens of thousands of images.

I'm going on a reconnaissance tour.

Show 1 more sentence

The third member, Sergeant Pieter Rousseau, had been with the back-up teams at the Hub; he was an expert on space reconnaissance instrumentation, but on this trip he would have to depend on his own eyes and a small portable telescope.

Next best steps

Mini challenge

Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.