Reconnoitre

Pronunciation: /ˌriːkəˈnɔɪtər/

Reconnoitre (verb)

  1. to explore an area to gather information, especially for military purposes.
  2. to examine a place to plan future actions or strategies.

Examples

  • The team will reconnoitre the forest before the expedition.
  • Soldiers reconnoitre the terrain to ensure safety.

Common collocations: reconnoitre the area, reconnoitre the terrain, reconnoitre the site, reconnoitre the land