exploration

noun

ex·​plo·​ra·​tion ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce exploration (audio)
-ˌsplȯ-
: the act or an instance of exploring
explorational adjective

Examples of exploration in a Sentence

a topic for scholarly exploration the early exploration of the West early explorations of the West
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Russian Doll also deploys a distinctively millennial brand of surrealism in its exploration of characters trapped in self-destructive patterns. Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024 Small, personal attentions are dotted throughout the stay, such as tucking in a teddy, proactively repairing an earring’s closing mechanism, rejuvenating dusty trainers after a day of exploration, or bringing in canapés the guest visibly enjoyed at dinner as a mid-day snack. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 With this year’s addition of Mi Familia, director Gregory Nava now has three explorations of the Hispanic experience on the National Film Registry, the other titles being El Norte and Selena. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024 The exclusive press dinner merged the restaurant’s refined Mediterranean cuisine with Korman’s explorations of movement and nature, creating a multi-sensory celebration that will remain on display through December 28. Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exploration 

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exploration was in 1537

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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exploration. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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exploration

noun
ex·​plo·​ra·​tion ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce exploration (audio)
: the act or an instance of exploring

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