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reconnoiter
[ ree-kuh-noi-ter, rek-uh- ]
/ ˌri kəˈnɔɪ tər, ˌrɛk ə- /
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verb (used with object)
to inspect, observe, or survey (the enemy, the enemy's strength or position, a region, etc.) in order to gain information for military purposes.
to examine or survey (a region, area, etc.) for engineering, geological, or other purposes.
verb (used without object)
to make a reconnaissance.
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OTHER WORDS FROM reconnoiter
re·con·noi·ter·er, nounun·re·con·noi·tered, adjectiveWords nearby reconnoiter
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