reconnoitre

To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of gaining information.

Our scout will reconnoitre the path ahead of our troops.

Not a drop of rain fell; the clouds went portentously off, like ships of war after reconnoitering a strong fort, to return with added strength and fury.

To recognise.

As to my person, it will not be so easy to reconnoitre it, for I question whether any of it will remain

An act or instance of reconnoitring.

The pilot reported the findings of his reconnoitre.