reconnoissance

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CIDE DICTIONARY

reconnoissance, n. [F. See Recognizance.].

The act of reconnoitering; preliminary examination or survey. [1913 Webster]

Reconnoissance in force (Mil.), a demonstration or attack by a large force of troops for the purpose of discovering the position and strength of an enemy.

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