reconnaissance

Definition

The act of gathering information or observation, typically of a target or area, often for military or police surveillance.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'reconnaître,' meaning 'to recognize' or 'to know again,' which evolved from the Latin 'recognoscere' (to acknowledge or recall).

In the news

In the article, the police used a helicopter to maintain air reconnaissance of the stolen vehicle, allowing them to track its movements from above.

Smartphone technology, license plate reader and helicopter help Chicago police arrest suspects after car reported stolen at gunpoint in Mayfair

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