recce

[ rek-ee ]

noun

1. (especially in British military use) reconnaissance:

   a pilot who spent three months on recce.

recce

/ ˈrɛkɪ /

noun

1. a slang word for reconnaissance reconnoitre

Word History and Origins

Origin of recce¹

First recorded in 1940–45; by shortening and alteration

Example Sentences

Even when it is just him and his caddie Lance Bennett on a Sunday recce before a major week, there is a presence about Tiger.

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Professional organiser Jenn Jordan said doing a recce is an easy win.

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He also denied driving to the area close to Ms Dale's Leinster Road home to carry out a "recce".

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The comedian, who co-created the programme and stars as Ruby, said she was inspired by a recce to a call centre a few years ago.

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The Punjab police have also arrested eight others for "providing logistic support, conducting recce and harbouring the shooters".

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