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recon

rih-KON

Recon (noun) means Reconnaissance — the act of scouting an area to gather information, especially in a military context. Example: “The soldiers did a quick recon of the building before moving in.”

noun
1
Reconnaissance — the act of scouting an area to gather information, especially in a military context.
"The soldiers did a quick recon of the building before moving in."
verb
1
To scout out or explore an area to gather information.
"Let's recon the site before we start planning the route."

How to use recon

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShort for "reconnaissance" — scouting out an area or situation to gather information.

When to use it

Informal, common in military and gaming slang.

Common pairings
do a recon recon mission recon the area

Word forms

reconned past tense, recons plural, recons plural, recons singular

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Etymology

A shortened form of "reconnaissance."

Frequently asked questions

What does “recon” mean?

The word “recon” means reconnaissance — the act of scouting an area to gather information, especially in a military context. In plain terms, short for "reconnaissance" — scouting out an area or situation to gather information.

How do you pronounce “recon”?

“Recon” is pronounced rih-KON (/ˈɹikɑn/ in IPA).

How do you use “recon” in a sentence?

Here is “recon” used in a sentence: “The soldiers did a quick recon of the building before moving in.”

What part of speech is “recon”?

Depending on how it is used, “recon” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “recon” a common word?

“Recon” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “recon” have?

“Recon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: reconnaissance — the act of scouting an area to gather information, especially in a military context.

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