reconnoitring Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to make a preliminary examination of for military or surveying or geological purposes Chiefly British. Example Sentence The soldier was shot early in the day while reconnoitring the ground. Synonyms inspect; observe; survey; examine Antonyms ignore; dismiss Hear It! Say It! Write It! reconnoitring Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: