The Open Dictionary

recon

noun

UK/ˈriː.kɒn/
US/ˈriː.kɑːn/

Definitions of recon noun

  1. Countable

    An informal term for reconnaissance, referring to the act of exploring or surveying an area to gain information, often in a military context.

    • Conducting a recon mission in enemy territory is dangerous.

    • The troops sent out a recon team before the attack.

    • They sent out a drone to perform recon.