recce

noun

rec·​ce ˈre-kē How to pronounce recce (audio)
often attributive

Examples of recce in a Sentence

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If paired with Helsing's proprietary Altra recce/strike software, the HX-2 can be controlled in swarms by a single human operator. New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2024 When the crew first returned to Dublin to begin work on Season Two, Benda, Dearbhla and the producers went on a recce to the historic Leopardstown Racecourse. Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 This summer has been extremely busy with local and international productions, and lots of recces too. Becky Lucas, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2023 As fate would have it, the cushy Flying B—which, in fact, was based on a Rolls-Royce 20/25—ran a trouble-free 4,000 miles on the recce, while the MG blew a head gasket in Siena and dropped out of the race. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2023

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recce was in 1941

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“Recce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recce. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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