recce
10 synonyms for recce, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A quick look at a place in advance to find out what it is like and what will be needed there.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun informal, chiefly British
A quick look at a place in advance to find out what it is like and what will be needed there.
“We did a recce of the venue on Friday before the shoot.”
2. verb informal, chiefly British
To carry out such an advance inspection.
“I'll recce the car park and text you where to meet.”
How to use recce
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Informal British; standard usage in film production and the armed forces.
Etymology
A clipped, informal shortening of reconnaissance, originating in British military slang and now general in film, events and outdoor work.
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