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Third Person
reconnoiters
Present Participle
reconnoitering
Past Tense
reconnoitered
Past Participle
reconnoitered
1
to make a military observation or examination of an area to gather information, often in preparation for a future action
transitive
- The soldiers were sent to reconnoiter the enemy's positions before the main assault.
- Before launching the operation, the special forces were tasked to reconnoiter the target area.
- The reconnaissance team carefully reconnoitered the terrain to identify potential obstacles.
- Pilots flew over the region to reconnoiter and assess the enemy's defensive capabilities.
- The intelligence unit used drones to reconnoiter the border for any signs of unauthorized activity.
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