exploration

ex-plo-ra-tion · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area to learn about it.

  2. 2.

    A thorough examination or investigation of a subject.

  3. 3.

    The search for natural resources such as oil or minerals.

Forms

plural: explorations

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Voyage of exploration — A journey undertaken to discover new lands.
  • •
    Oil/gas exploration — The search for petroleum deposits.

Related words

See also: exploratory, explore, explorer
Synonyms: discovery, examination, investigation, survey

Etymology

From Latin exploratio meaning "examination, investigation," from explorare meaning "to investigate, search out."