Reconnoiter vs Reconnesaince - What's the difference?
reconnoiter | reconnesaince |
(transitive, intransitive, military) To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of gaining information.
An act or instance of reconnoitering.
reconnoiter
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Alternative forms
* (qualifier) reconnoitreVerb
(en verb)- Our scout will reconnoiter the path ahead of our troops.
Synonyms
* scout, surveyNoun
(en noun)- ''The pilot reported the findings of his reconnoiter .