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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a recce" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in military or informal contexts to refer to a reconnaissance mission or survey of an area.
Example: "Before we set up camp, we need to do a recce of the surrounding terrain to ensure it's safe."
Alternatives: "a reconnaissance" or "a survey".
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Got my accountant to do a bit of a recce.
Yngve goes off on a recce and finds fresh tracks.
Walks Worldwide is organising a "recce" adventure there this summer for pioneering trekkers.
Do a recce before you start "I'd advise against doing what I did," warns Dane.
She's just returned from Los Angeles, "doing a recce", inquiring into possible work.
Some sisters did a recce at another premiere, to check how it all works.
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Opposition MPs suspect that the trip is less a "recession recce" than a "Labour heartland warm-up" in advance of a general election.
The plan is to set up a fake production, arrange a location recce in Iran, and pass the six diplomats off as Canadian film-makers.
"I don't have an interest in firing a gun," Recce said.
Never one to follow orders, he makes a quick recce of the building and discovers a large stash of gas masks.
Terrence Malick once suggested to me that it was a good idea to recce a location with a camera and film.
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