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Webster 1913 Edition
Exploration
Exˊplo-ra′tion
,Noun.
[L.
exploratio
: cf. F. exploration
.] The act of exploring, penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of discovery, especially of geographical discovery; examination;
; as, the
exploration
of unknown countries(Med.)
physical examination.
“An
exploration
of doctrine.” Bp. Hall.
Webster 1828 Edition
Exploration
EXPLORA'TION
,Noun.
Definition 2024
exploration
exploration
English
Noun
exploration (plural explorations)
- The act of exploring
- Notably penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery
- The exploration of 'unknown' areas often was the precursor to colonization.
- A physical examination.
Related terms
- exploratative
- exploratory
- explorer
Translations
act of exploring
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penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery
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physical examination — see physical examination
French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɛk.splɔ.ʁa.sjɔ̃/
Noun
exploration f (plural explorations)
- An exploration
Related terms
- explorateur m
- exploratif