reconnoitring reconnoitring /rɪˈkɔnɪtrɪŋ/

noun

1. [Canadian, British] Exploring in order to gain information  ( exploratory survey , reconnoitering [ N. American] , reconnoitring [Canadian, British] , scouting )
   exploring in order to gain information
    Scouting in enemy territory is very dangerous
   scouting in enemy territory is very dangerous