noun
Uncommon
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- recons
- Third person singular
- recons
- Past tense
- reconned
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Etymology
A shortened form of "reconnaissance."
Synonyms
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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.
