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Meaning of exploration
The act of searching or traveling through a place in order to learn about it or discover new things.
Etymology of exploration
The word "exploration" comes from the Latin "explorare," which means "to search out" or "to investigate"
The Latin "explorare" is derived from "ex" (meaning "out" or "thoroughly") and "plorare" (meaning "to search" or "to cry out")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of searching or traveling through a place in order to learn about it or discover new things
Synonyms
investigation
research
inquiry
examination
inspection
probe
scrutiny
analysis
study
survey
reconnaissance
discovery
venture
quest
mission
expedition
journey
travel
touring
inspection
observation
surveillance
detection
uncovering
unearthing
finding
learning
search
foray
incursion
penetration
Definitions
- The act of searching or traveling through a place in order to learn about it or discover new things
- * A systematic search or investigation, especially one carried out in order to gain knowledge or understanding of something
Usage Examples
- The team of scientists embarked on an exploration of the Amazon rainforest to study its unique ecosystem
- * The company is conducting an exploration of new markets in order to expand its customer base
- * The astronaut's exploration of the planet's surface revealed new insights into its geology and atmosphere
Antonyms
avoidance
evasion
neglect
disregard
indifference
inattention
ignorance
concealment
secrecy
hiding
covering
suppression
restraint
limitation
restriction
prohibition
taboo
avoidance
shunning
dodging
eluding
evading