What does the cryptic crossword clue "Preliminary survey in park by church (5)" mean?

The definition is "Preliminary survey". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REC (synonym="park") + CE (abbreviation="church") = RECCE; definition: "Preliminary survey" The answer is RECCE.

Preliminary survey in park by church (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17025 | 15 Across | 2023-02-02 flower

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