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exploration Definition

ex·plo·ra·tion (eks′plə rā′s̸hən, -plôr ā′-)

noun

an exploring or being explored

Etymology: L exploratio < pp. of explorare: see explore

exploration Synonyms

exploration

n.

investigation, research, search; see examination 1, journey, travel 1.

exploration Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • encourage: The course encourages the exploration of alternatives to existing genres.
  • facilitate: Visualization tools facilitate visual exploration of Census data with reference to geographical location.
  • invite: North of the churchyard is a little maze of lanes, which add much to the character of Painswick and invite exploration.

Adjective modifier

  • polar: The Peregrine Voyager is a modern, ice strengthened vessel that is very comfortable and ideally suited for polar exploration.
  • in-depth: For an in-depth exploration of the company's approach the best source is the Geese Theater Handbook.
  • imaginative: While the game draws from some of the official GM Nation information, it also goes beyond where important issues needed more imaginative exploration.
  • Antarctic: Day 10: In accounts of Antarctic exploration the exploits of lesser known members of expeditions are frequently overlooked.
  • planetary: Take on a whistle-stop tour of the history of planetary exploration.
  • leisurely: Days 2-4: These days will be given over to leisurely exploration of the many habitats of the northern Picos.

Preposition: into

  • spirituality: An emerging church in Manchester engaged in a journey of creative exploration into spirituality, culture and faith.

Modifies a noun

  • drilling: Exploration drilling is undertaken in winter from ice pads.
  • acreage: ATI and Northern now hold the largest area of exploration acreage of any UK companies operating in Italy.
  • geophysics: This includes modules in structural geology and exploration geophysics, and classes in geophysical topics such as signal processing.

Noun used with modifier

  • hydrocarbon: Many licenses for hydrocarbon exploration were awarded under the 17th licensing round in new offshore areas.
  • mineral: There is excellent mineral exploration potential adjacent to the already identified resources.
  • cave: For those planning a trip to Jamaica, the north coast is by far the best place to stay for cave exploration.
  • gas: From 1983, Geoff focused on the oil and gas exploration part of the business.
  • oil: Its root has been noted on seismic surveys in connection with the oil exploration of the Moray Firth.
  • space: More about Garry... Garry has been actively involved in space exploration for more than three decades.

Preposition: of

  • cave: We made our way out, not without some effort, to complete the first exploration of the cave in about three hours.
exploration Quotes

For me, exploration was a personal venture. I did not go to the Arabian desert to collect plants nor to make a map; such things were incidental. At heart I knew that to write or even to talk of my travels was to tarnish the achievement. I went there to find peace in the hardship of desert travel and the company of desert people. I set myself a goal on these journeys, and, although the goal itself was unimportant, its attainment had to be worth every effort and sacrifice.

—Thesiger, Sir Wilfred Patrick

We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time.

—Eliot,T(homas) S(tearns)