reconnaissance
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/rɪˈkɑːnɪsəns/
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/rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/
preliminary survey
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reconnaissance' originates from French, specifically the word 'reconnaître,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'connaître' meant 'to know.'
Historical Evolution
'reconnaître' transformed into the English word 'reconnaissance' through Middle French.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to know again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'preliminary survey or exploration.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a preliminary survey to gain information, especially for military purposes.
The army conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy territory.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45