exploration

noun

ex·​plo·​ra·​tion ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce exploration (audio)
-ˌsplȯ-
: the act or an instance of exploring
explorational adjective

Examples of exploration in a Sentence

a topic for scholarly exploration the early exploration of the West early explorations of the West
Recent Examples on the Web Through all these explorations, a few common themes emerge. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024 The program includes thematically linked exhibitions in a five-month-long exploration of the intersections of art and science. Samantha Bergson For Indiewire, ARTnews.com, 18 July 2024 The Grateful Dead has always been about community, creativity, and exploration in music and presentation. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 July 2024 The antagonist symbolizes the movie’s exploration of innocence lost. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 14 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for exploration 

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Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exploration was in 1537

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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exploration. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

exploration

noun
ex·​plo·​ra·​tion ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce exploration (audio)
: the act or an instance of exploring

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