1. to make a preliminary inspection or survey of an area, especially for military purposes
Usage: military; third person singular present tense

Examples

• The captain reconnoitres the enemy position before dawn.
• She always reconnoitres the hiking trail before leading the group.
• The detective reconnoitres the building to plan the surveillance.
• He reconnoitres the market before making any investment decisions.
• The team reconnoitres the competition venue ahead of the tournament.
• The pilot reconnoitres the landing area for potential hazards.