Sekirov Dictionary

reconnoitre

UK /ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtə/US /ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtɚ/

verb 3
noun 2
forms 3

verb3

•
To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of acquiring information.
- Our scout will reconnoiter the path ahead of our troops.
•
To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of gaining information.
- Our scout will reconnoitre the path ahead of our troops.
•
(no longer used) To recognise.
- As to my person, it will not be so easy to reconnoitre it, for I question whether any of it will remain — 1765

noun2

•
An act or instance of reconnoitering.
- The pilot reported the findings of his reconnoiter.
•
An act or instance of reconnoitring.
- The pilot reported the findings of his reconnoitre.

forms

reconnoitred · reconnoitring · reconnoitres

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