exploration
121exploration — n. Examination, scrutiny, inquiry, research, inquisition …
122exploration — n investigation, inquisition, inquiry, study, analysis, review; survey, Civ. Eng., Geol. reconnaissance; research, probe, search; examination, scrutiny, scrutinization, inspection, canvass, close observation or watch …
123exploration — ex·plo·ra·tion …
124exploration — n. (in surgery) an investigative operation on a wound, tissue, or cavity. It may be undertaken to determine the cause of symptoms. Derivatives: exploratory adj …
125exploration — noun Syn: investigation, study, survey, research, inspection, examination, scrutiny, observation …
126exploration — [ˌekspləˈreɪʃ(ə)n] noun [C/U] 1) a journey around an area in order to learn about it or in order to search for something valuable such as oil 2) a thorough examination or discussion of something …
127exploration — ex•plo•ra•tion [[t]ˌɛk spləˈreɪ ʃən[/t]] n. 1) an act or instance of exploring 2) the investigation of unknown regions • Etymology: 1535–45; < L …
128exploration — /ɛkspləˈreɪʃən/ (say ekspluh rayshuhn) noun 1. the act of exploring. 2. the investigation of unknown regions …