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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
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Derived Forms

  • exploratory, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • e··tDz noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of exploration1

First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin ōپō-, stem of ōپō “examination,” from ō(ܲ) “searched out, examined” (past participle of ō “to search out, examine”; explore ) + -ion
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Investigative journalist Emily Witt accepted the Christopher Isherwood Prize for Autobiographical Prose for her memoir “Health and Safety: A Breakdown,” about her exploration of New York’s nightlife scene.

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The latest US executive order was issued to "establish the United States as a global leader in responsible seabed mineral exploration", it reads.

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In its website, the company describes itself as “a green energy metals exploration and development company.”

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Over a concise 11 tracks, Adebimpe traverses heartbreak, drama, frustration and space exploration.

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The Anthropocene Illusion goes beyond a documentary, offering a thought-provoking exploration of modern human life in an era shaped by human impact.

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