Reconnoitre: meaning, definitions and examples
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reconnoitre
[ ˈrekəˌnɔɪtər ]
military strategy
To reconnoitre means to make an exploratory survey or observe a particular area in order to gather information, particularly in a military context. It is often conducted before a mission to assess enemy positions and terrain.
Synonyms
explore, reconnaissance, survey
Examples of usage
- The reconnaissance team was sent to reconnoitre the enemy's camp.
- We need to reconnoitre the area before the main troops arrive.
- The officer decided to reconnoitre the terrain for potential obstacles.
Translations
Translations of the word "reconnoitre" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reconhecer
🇮🇳 जांच करना
🇩🇪 erkunden
🇮🇩 mengintai
🇺🇦 розвідати
🇵🇱 rozpoznać
🇯🇵 偵察する
🇫🇷 reconnaître
🇪🇸 reconocer
🇹🇷 keşfetmek
🇰🇷 정찰하다
🇸🇦 استكشاف
🇨🇿 průzkum
🇸🇰 prieskum
🇨🇳 侦察
🇸🇮 raziskovati
🇮🇸 skoða
🇰🇿 барлау жасау
🇬🇪 კვლევა
🇦🇿 kəşf etmək
🇲🇽 reconocer
Etymology
The term 'reconnoitre' traces its origins to the French word 'reconnaître', which means 'to recognize' and is derived from the Old French 'reconissere'. Its roots can be linked back to Latin 'recognoscere', which means 'to know again', involving the prefix 're-' (again) and 'cognoscere' (to know). Initially used in the military context in the early 19th century, reconnoitre became an essential tactic for gathering intelligence about enemy locations and movements during warfare. The application and understanding of the term have evolved, but its core meaning of exploration and investigation remains central to its usage today.