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recon - What does it mean?

Definition of 'recon'

English

(wikipedia)

Etymology 1

Contracted form of reconnaissance

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (chiefly|US|military slang) reconnaissance.
  • Verb

  • (chiefly|US|military slang) reconnoiter.
  • Synonyms
    * recce (qualifier)

    Etymology 2

    Contracted form of recombination + -on

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (genetics) The smallest genetic unit that is capable of undergoing recombination.
  • Anagrams

    * *