exploration
ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən
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Noun

1.
studydetailed examination or study of something
  • His exploration into 18th-century literature was very thorough.
analysis investigation study
2.
discoveryact of searching or traveling for discovery
  • The exploration of the cave took two days.
expedition investigation
3.
miningTECH.detailed search for valuable mineralsTECH.
  • The company invested in exploration to find gold deposits.
prospecting
4.
scientific tripTECH.organized journey for scientific researchTECH.
  • The team embarked on an exploration to study polar ice caps.
expedition journey
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Expressions with exploration

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study and travel beyond Earth's atmosphere
Space exploration has led to numerous technological advancements..
exploring abandoned or off-limits urban places for adventure
Urban exploration takes you into forgotten city buildings.
process of searching for underground or underwater deposits of petroleum resources
The company invested heavily in offshore oil exploration this year.
industrial activities that search for natural resources and bring them out of ground
The company expanded its exploration and production in offshore fields.
systematic search for useful underground minerals using surveys drilling and tests
Mineral exploration in the region revealed several new copper deposits.
early-stage work to find and evaluate underground minerals or resources
The company invested heavily in mining exploration before opening the new site.

Origin of exploration

Latin, explorare (to investigate)

Terms with exploration included in their meaning

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exploration
unusual and exciting experience
exploration
person who leads others through difficult areas
exploration
look for something or someone
exploration
act of finding something new
exploration
create a new physical trail or route
leisure
move between islands for leisure or exploration
exploration
search or explore a place
space exploration
safe arrival of a spacecraft on the moon

Examples of exploration in a sentence

  • Exploration of space has always fascinated humanity.
  • Space exploration has always fascinated scientists.
  • The exploration of new lands was a priority for ancient civilizations.
  • Exploration revealed a new vein of copper.
  • They focused on exploration to discover rare minerals.
  • Their exploration of the Amazon revealed new species.

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  1. French:exploration, recherche, ...
  2. German:Erforschung, Erkundung, ...
  3. Italian:esplorazione, ricerca, ...
  4. Spanish:exploración, búsqueda, ...
  5. Portuguese:exploração, prospecção, ...
  6. Chinese:探索, 探险, ...
  7. Japanese:探求, 探検, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتِكْشاف, تَنْقِيب, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲקִירָה, גִּלוּי, ...
  10. Russian:исследование, разведка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дослідження, експедиція, ...
  12. Hindi:अन्वेषण, खोज, ...
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