noun
Meaning 1
An act of reconnaissance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
reconnoitring
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verb
Meaning 2
present participle and gerund of reconnoitre
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
Meaning 3
exploring in order to gain information
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- scouting in enemy territory is very dangerous
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: scouting, exploratory survey, reconnoitering
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: reconnaissance, reconnaissance mission
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Etymology
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