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Exploration

Eh-ksplur-AY-shuhn

/ˌɛksplɜːrˈeɪʃʌn/

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exploration

Dictionary meaning

To travel for the purpose of discovery.

Examples

  • They called for a careful exploration of the consequences.

Synonyms: geographic expedition

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