Definition of exploration
: the act or an instance of exploring
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Examples of exploration in a Sentence
a topic for scholarly exploration
the early exploration of the West
early explorations of the West
Recent Examples of exploration from the Web
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This drives home the underlying claim of the book: egotism was the ultimate reason for polar exploration.
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The state has tapped eight universities to conduct medical-marijuana research, and hopes opioid use disorder will be among the topics for exploration, said a state Health Department spokeswoman.
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Luxe launchpads Fortify yourself for exploration with a night or two at luxe resorts at the base of each peninsula.
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Zoom Air Adventure Park at the zoo allows for tree-top exploration.
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At the beginning of the year, the Trump administration initially called for opening nearly every corner of U.S. waters for petroleum exploration — in the Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean.
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This is only meant to be a starting point for exploration.
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For Vatel and Jung, having a bare brow area provides more room for artistic exploration.
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Thursday's auction of 11 undeveloped blocks for exploration and development is Iraq's fifth since opening its vast resources to international energy companies in 2009.
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First Known Use of exploration
1537
exploration Synonyms
Synonyms
delving, disquisition, examination, inquest, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, probing, research, study;
Related Words
checkup, diagnosis, inspection;
hearing, interrogation, trial;
poll, questionary, questionnaire, survey;
challenge, cross-examination, going-over, grilling, quiz;
self-examination, self-exploration, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, soul-searching;
EXPLORATION Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of exploration for English Language Learners
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: the act of exploring something
EXPLORATION Defined for Kids
Definition of exploration for Students
: the act or an instance of searching through or into
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