exploration

[ek-spluh-rey-shuhn]

noun

1. an act or instance of exploring or investigating; examination.

2. the investigation of unknown regions.

exploration

/ ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən, ɪkˈsplɒrətərɪ, -trɪ /

noun

1. the act or process of exploring

2. med examination of an organ or part for diagnostic purposes

3. an organized trip into unfamiliar regions, esp for scientific purposes; expedition

Other Word Forms

• exploratory adjective
• reexploration noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of exploration¹

First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin explōrātiōn-, stem of explōrātiō “examination,” from explōrāt(us) “searched out, examined” (past participle of explōrāre “to search out, examine”; explore ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

“Our goal is to put on a good experience and pass on knowledge of exploration, conservation and also mindfulness,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

It also wants a more "pragmatic" approach to exploration licensing than the UK Labour government's blanket ban introduced last year.

From BBC

Learning about the Moon - which is seen to have the potential to become a base for further space exploration - is the "logical first step", he said.

From BBC

The Labour government has committed to banning new exploration licences.

From BBC

In recent months, the administration has called for opening up public lands for energy resource extraction, including oil drilling, coal mining, timber production and geothermal exploration.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• analysis 
• examination 
• expedition 
• inspection 
• research 
• search 
• study 
• travel