exploration

noun
UK: /ˌekspləˈreɪʃn/
US: /ˌeksplɔːrˈeɪʃn/

  1. The act of traveling to or investigating a new place or subject.

    1. The exploration of the island was exciting for the kids.
    2. Scientific exploration is vital for understanding the universe and our place in it.

  2. Detailed discussion or analysis of a subject or issue.

    1. The exploration of her feelings helped her understand herself.
    2. The book offers a profound exploration of the themes of love and loss throughout history.

  3. Searching and finding oil or minerals in the ground.

    1. Oil exploration is harmful to the environment around drilling rigs.
    2. The company invested heavily in mineral exploration in remote areas of Canada.

Synonyms

search probe study reconnaissance quest excavation survey

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exploration" in English means: The act of traveling to or investigating a new place or subject., Detailed discussion or analysis of a subject or issue., Searching and finding oil or minerals in the ground..

The phonetic transcription of "exploration" is /ˌekspləˈreɪʃn/ in British English and /ˌeksplɔːrˈeɪʃn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exploration": search, probe, study, reconnaissance, quest, excavation, survey.

Example usage of "exploration": "The exploration of the island was exciting for the kids.". More examples on the page.