Synonyms of exploration

exploration

noun

ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən 

as in investigation

a systematic search for the truth or facts about something

an exploration into the disappearance of famed aviator Amelia Earhart

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigation
• inquiry
• examination
• study
• probing
• research
• probe
• inspection
• delving
• inquisition
• disquisition
• probation
• inquest
• survey
• quest
• audit
• questionnaire
• examen
• diagnosis
• interrogation
• hearing
• trial
• question
• checkup
• challenge
• soul-searching
• query
• reinvestigation
• poll
• self-exploration
• rehearing
• cross-examination
• grilling
• check
• self-reflection
• self-examination
• feeler
• quiz
• questionary
• self-questioning
• self-scrutiny
• going-over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exploration

The Solid Minerals Development Fund, a government agency, will issue grants that provide up to 70% of the cost of exploration projects by mining license holders in Nigeria. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

As soon as this Sunday, a Long March 5 rocket will launch from a coastal seaport in China, carrying the Chang’e 7 lunar exploration mission, Ars reports. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

If successful, the approach could give exploration teams another way to narrow down promising areas before bringing in drilling equipment. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

University of Michigan The program can include on-field and stadium-based branding, scoreboard integrations and end zone placements, digital and in-game sponsorship activations, with an exploration of jersey patches and additional premium assets. — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026