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exploration

[ ek-spluh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. an act or instance of exploring or investigating; examination.
  2. the investigation of unknown regions.


exploration

/ ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən; ɪkˈsplɒrətərɪ; -trɪ /

noun

  1. the act or process of exploring
  2. med examination of an organ or part for diagnostic purposes
  3. an organized trip into unfamiliar regions, esp for scientific purposes; expedition


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Derived Forms

  • exploratory, adjective

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Other Words From

  • reex·plo·ration noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of exploration1

First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin explōrātiōn-, stem of explōrātiō “examination,” from explōrāt(us) “searched out, examined” (past participle of explōrāre “to search out, examine”; explore ) + -iō -ion

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Example Sentences

And, of course, it recommends keeping screen time limited, so as not to supplant other, real-world play and exploration.

Orion represents the first step towards human exploration of other planets, like Mars.

The human desire for knowledge and exploration is an absolute good, and we need to follow that instinct.

Far from encouraging creative exploration, the first computers practically inhibited it.

It turns out that Cameron has a hobby: deep-sea exploration.

The statue depicts him in his middle thirties when he was at the height of his exploration career.

Much of this still encumbers the passages and forms the chief obstacle to their exploration.

The geological formation of the heart of the continent promises to open a rich field for scientific exploration and investigation.

We want to stimulate the expression of life through art and literature, and its exploration through research.

I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.

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