recce
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of recce
First recorded in 1940–45; by shortening and alteration
Example Sentences
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Following a hilltop recce, the likelihood of advancing into enemy territory increased from 40% when rivals were 500 metres away, to 50% when rivals were at 1000m, to 60% when rivals were at 3000m.
From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2023
After examining the location on Google Earth and comparing it with geological maps of the area, they sought permission from the landowner for a recce, which Sally says seemed somewhat underwhelming at the time.
From BBC • Jul. 21, 2021
To combat fretting over insignificant choices, she recommends doing a real-life recce.
From The Guardian • Jul. 17, 2019
The ESIA’s contractor used a method known as reconnaissance or recce surveys, which also involve counting nests but may avoid difficult terrain; recce surveys are usually less expensive and time-consuming than transects.
From Science Magazine • Jul. 16, 2018
It will be a big General Classification battle and all the main contenders will have done a recce of this stage.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2014
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