reconnaissance
nounHow many syllables in reconnaissance?
There are 4 syllables in the word reconnaissance.How to pronounce reconnaissance:
Definition of reconnaissance:
- reconnaissance (noun):
- a preliminary inspection
- a preliminary survey to gain information
- an exploratory military survey of enemy territory
- the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy).
Synonyms for reconnaissance:
air reconnaissance
counterespionage
counterintelligence
electronic reconnaissance
espionage
exploration
exploratory survey
inspection
intelligence activity
intelligence operation
investigation
observation
patrol
recce
recco
reccy
reconnaissance by fire
reconnaissance in force
reconnaissance mission
reconnoitering
reconnoitring
scan
scouting
scrutiny
shufti
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Antonyms for reconnaissance:
artlessness
candor
candour
forthrightness
honesty
truthfulness
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