noun (abbreviated as recce or recon)

1. The act of scouting or explore, exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.

noun

1. The act of reconnoitering.
   

   ''The pilot reported the findings of his .

verb

1. To survey something (generally an enemy's land and position).
   

   Our scout will the path ahead of our troops.

proper noun

1. (given name, male)

noun (rodmen)

1. the person who holds the surveying rod for a surveyor