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
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Their latest album has been lauded for its exploration of identity and resilience, further solidifying their reputation as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary music. Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025 Besides the new exploration of fragility, Vie is also a return to form, aka good ol’ fashioned pop music. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025 In autumn, its landscape is moody, marked by a light mist and subtle fog sliding across the big leaf maple trees and Douglas firs, but the climate remains mild, making year-round exploration easy to achieve. Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025 Meanwhile, smaller essentials like the Leki Makalu Lite AS Trekking Poles Pair are worth scoring on sale as well, so you can be prepared for anything that comes your way during your next exploration. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exploration

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Oct. 2025.

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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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