RECON
n. uncountablen. Stands for reconnaissance. A quick trip to find out information about a place or a situation. It is a short way of saying reconnaissance and is often used by soldiers or in movies.
n. Abbreviation for reconnaissance. A preliminary survey or exploration of an area to gather information, typically for military or strategic purposes. A clipped form that retains its technical utility while adopting a more casual tone.
The team did some quick recon before the mission started.
The scouts went ahead to perform some recon on the enemy camp to see how many guards were on duty.
Effective urban planning requires extensive recon of the existing infrastructure to identify potential bottlenecks before any new construction can be approved by the city council.