
Reconnaissance
Military Context
Reconnaissance is often used in military or strategic scenarios to describe information gathering.

The drone conducted reconnaissance over the hostile territory.
Covert Operations
The term implies secrecy, as reconnaissance aims to gather intelligence without being detected.

The spy's reconnaissance provided crucial data.
Risk and Stealth
Reconnaissance often involves risk as it's about gathering secret information in potentially dangerous situations.

Reconnaissance behind enemy lines was a risky operation.
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AnalysisExaminationExplorationInspectionObservationScoutScrutinySurvey
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