exploration
/,eksplɔ:'reiʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A systematic consideration or examination: The act of investigating or analyzing something in a detailed and methodical way.
- A careful systematic search: The act of searching an area thoroughly for something, often resources or information.
- Travel for the purpose of discovery: The activity of traveling through an unfamiliar area to learn about its features or to find something new.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The committee recommended a thorough exploration of all possible options before making a decision.
- The exploration of the cave revealed ancient paintings on the walls.
- Space exploration has led to many scientific breakthroughs.
Advanced Usage
- "In exploration of": while investigating or searching for something.
- The team set out in exploration of new trade routes.
- "Undergo exploration": to be the subject of a search or investigation.
- The region is currently undergoing mineral exploration.
Variants and Related Words
- Exploratory (adj): done with the aim of exploring or investigating.
- The doctor performed an exploratory surgery.
- Explorer (n): a person who explores an unfamiliar area.
- The explorer documented new species of plants.
Synonyms
- Investigation: a formal inquiry or systematic study.
- Examination: detailed inspection or scrutiny.
- Reconnaissance: a preliminary survey to gain information.
Related Phrases
- "Age of Exploration": a historical period of extensive overseas exploration.
- The Age of Exploration connected distant parts of the world.
Idioms
- "Leave no stone unturned": to explore every possibility in a search. (This idiom conveys the thoroughness associated with exploration.)
- In their exploration of the case, the detectives left no stone unturned.
Noun
- a systematic consideration
- he called for a careful exploration of the consequences
- a careful systematic search
- to travel for the purpose of discovery