exploration

[ ek-spluh-rey-shuh n ]

/ ˌɛk spləˈreɪ ʃən /

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noun

an act or instance of exploring or investigating; examination.

the investigation of unknown regions.

Nearby words

exploitation, exploitation film, exploitative, exploiter, exploits, exploration, explorationist, exploratory, explore, explorer, explorer tent

Origin of exploration

1535–45; < Latin explōrātiōn- (stem of explōrātiō) an examination, equivalent to explōrāt(us) searched out, examined (past participle of explōrāre to explore) + -iōn- -ion

Related formsre·ex·plo·ra·tion, noun

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Examples from the Web for exploration

And, of course, it recommends keeping screen time limited, so as not to supplant other, real-world play and exploration.
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The human desire for knowledge and exploration is an absolute good, and we need to follow that instinct.
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There are risks that you take because they are important—because exploration is important.
James Cameron Dives into the Ocean's Abyss|Andrew Romano|July 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I think science and exploration and understanding the natural world are more important than that.
James Cameron Dives into the Ocean's Abyss|Andrew Romano|July 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST

For a while I do exploration, then I come back and do movies.
James Cameron Dives into the Ocean's Abyss|Andrew Romano|July 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This line of exploration appeared preferable to the strong practical mind of Mr. Chambers, who had in view the quid pro quo.
Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia|William John Wills
We are unsure of the inward way, and our available resources are not yet adequate to this type of exploration.
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Besides, even if she had, what good could come of her exploration?
Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader|R.M. Ballantyne
We had been provided with a guide; and everything being arranged, I set out upon my exploration of the new territory.
The Adventures of Captain Mago|Lon Cahun
The caves of the neighbourhood of Beit Jibrin provide ample material for several months' exploration.
How to Observe in Archaeology|Various

British Dictionary definitions for exploration

exploration

/ (ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən) /

noun

the act or process of exploring

med examination of an organ or part for diagnostic purposes

an organized trip into unfamiliar regions, esp for scientific purposes; expedition

Derived Formsexploratory (ɪkˈsplɒrətərɪ, -trɪ) or explorative, adjective

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Word Origin and History for exploration

exploration

1540s, from Middle French exploration and directly from Latin explorationem (nominative exploratio), noun of action from past participle stem of explorare (see explore).

Medicine definitions for exploration

exploration

[ ĕk′splə-rā′shən ]

n.

An active examination, usually involving endoscopy or a surgical procedure, to determine conditions present as an aid in diagnosis.

Related formsex•plor′a•to′ry (ĭk-splôr′ə-tôr′ē) adj.

exploration

noun

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exploration

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exploration

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exploration

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