reconnoitering
Surveying enemy terrain
Reconnoitering is surveying an area to gather information, especially for military purposes.
Scouts reconnoiter enemy positions; hikers might reconnoiter a trail before committing to it.
The word implies cautious, preliminary exploration: We spent the morning reconnoitering the neighborhood for a good apartment.
Also spelled reconnoitring.
Observing to gather information
- surveySystematic data collection
- mappingDiagram of correspondences
- terrainLand's physical features
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
pathfinding · trailblazing · prospecting · charting · navigation · discovery · pioneering · wilderness
Systematic observation of subjects
- vantagePosition of advantage
- binocularsHandheld dual-lens magnifier
- lookoutWatcher or vista point
- watchtowerElevated structure for surveillance
periscope · scanning · spotting · peering · overlook · panorama · horizon · visibility
Regular surveillance route
- scoutOne who reconnoiters
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- intelligenceMental ability, cognitive capacity
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
advance · flank · ambush · terrain · maneuver · vanguard · outpost · perimeter
Covert intelligence gathering
- spycraftMethods of secret agents
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- analysisMethodical study of parts
counterintelligence · informant · infiltrator · covert · undercover · HUMINT · SIGINT · briefing
scouting
Observing to gather information
expedition · pathfinding · trailblazing · prospecting · charting · navigation · discovery · pioneering · wilderness · uncharted
surveillance
Systematic observation of subjects
- vantagePosition of advantage
- binocularsHandheld dual-lens magnifier
- lookoutWatcher or vista point
watchtower · periscope · scanning · spotting · peering · overlook · panorama · horizon · visibility · concealment
patrol
Regular surveillance route
- scoutOne who reconnoiters
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- intelligenceMental ability, cognitive capacity
infiltration · advance · flank · ambush · terrain · maneuver · vanguard · outpost · perimeter · tactical
espionage
Covert intelligence gathering
- spycraftMethods of secret agents
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
analysis · counterintelligence · informant · infiltrator · covert · undercover · HUMINT · SIGINT · briefing · debriefing
reconnoiteringattacking
Actively engaging offensively
assaulting · engaging · striking · charging · advancing
reconnoiteringexposing
Making something known
revealing · disclosing · announcing · broadcasting · signaling
reconnoiteringignoring
Deliberately not noticing
disregarding · rushing in · overlooking · neglecting · blundering
recognize, recognition, recognized, incognito, recognizable, cognition, unrecognized, cognizant, reconnaissance