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exploration

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of exploration

a systematic search for the truth or facts about something

an exploration into the disappearance of famed aviator Amelia Earhart

Synonyms of exploration

delving, disquisition, examination, inquest, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, probing, research, study

Words Related to exploration

checkup, diagnosis, inspection

hearing, interrogation, trial

feeler, query, question

poll, questionary, questionnaire, survey

challenge, cross-examination, going-over, grilling, quiz

rehearing, reinvestigation

self-examination, self-exploration, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, soul-searching

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