1. reconnaissance; the military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features
Usage: military; informal

1. to conduct reconnaissance of an area
Usage: military; informal

Examples

• The soldiers were sent on a recon mission behind enemy lines.
• We need to do some recon before planning our attack.
• The pilot flew over the area to recon the target.
• Intelligence gathered from aerial recon showed enemy movement.
• The team will recon the building before the operation.
• Satellite recon revealed the location of the base.