recce

American  

[rek-ee] / ˈrɛk i /

Also recco

noun

1. (especially in British military use) reconnaissance.

   a pilot who spent three months on recce.

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recce British  

/ ˈrɛkɪ /

noun

1. a slang word for reconnaissance reconnoitre

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Etymology

Origin of recce

First recorded in 1940–45; by shortening and alteration

Example Sentences

Following a hilltop recce, the likelihood of advancing into enemy territory increased from 40% when rivals were 500 metres away, to 50% when rivals were at 1000m, to 60% when rivals were at 3000m.

From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2023

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

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2023

Pivac and team manager Martyn Williams had dinner with their counterparts during a pre-tour recce earlier this year.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2022

“On Saturday morning, I went to recce the local 400m track by one of the private schools near where I live,” he added.

From The Guardian • Mar. 24, 2020

The ESIA’s contractor used a method known as reconnaissance or recce surveys, which also involve counting nests but may avoid difficult terrain; recce surveys are usually less expensive and time-consuming than transects.

From Science Magazine • Jul. 16, 2018