Exploration
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exploration is a noun meaning The process of exploring.
Meaning
The process of exploring.
More Meanings
- The process of penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery.
- The (pre-)mining process of finding and determining commercially viable ore deposits (after prospecting), also called mineral exploration.
- (medicine) A physical examination of a patient.
Example Sentences
The exploration of unknown areas was often the precursor to colonization.
By this time, largely inspired by The Railway Magazine, I had begun to spread my wings, and had started on a long career of railway exploration.
Word Forms
- explorations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exploratory, exploring, explorer, quest, explore, search.
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