EXPLORATION

exploration, geographic expedition

(noun) to travel for the purpose of discovery

exploration

(noun) a careful systematic search

exploration

(noun) a systematic consideration; “he called for a careful exploration of the consequences”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

exploration (countable and uncountable, plural explorations)

The process of exploring.

The process of penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery.

A physical examination.

Source: Wiktionary


Ex`plo*ra"tion, n. Etym: [L. exploratio: cf. F. exploration.]

Definition: The act of exploring, penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of discovery, especially of geographical discovery; examination; as, the exploration of unknown countries; (Med.)

Definition: physical examination. "An exploration of doctrine." Bp. Hall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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