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Reconnaissance

/riˈkɑnəsəns/
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(noun) The act of scouting or exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.

These paratroopers are specialized in reconnaissance.
The aircraft was conducting aerial reconnaissance.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The military sent a small team on a ____ mission to gather intelligence before the main operation.

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