recce
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of recce
First recorded in 1940–45; by shortening and alteration
Example Sentences
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Even when it is just him and his caddie Lance Bennett on a Sunday recce before a major week, there is a presence about Tiger.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2024
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
The comedian, who co-created the programme and stars as Ruby, said she was inspired by a recce to a call centre a few years ago.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2023
“On Saturday morning, I went to recce the local 400m track by one of the private schools near where I live,” he added.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 24, 2020
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
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