Definitions for EXPLORATION
ˌɛk spləˈreɪ ʃənex·plo·ration

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. exploration, geographic expeditionnoun

   to travel for the purpose of discovery

2. explorationnoun

   a careful systematic search

3. explorationnoun

   a systematic consideration

   "he called for a careful exploration of the consequences"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.7 / 12 votes

1. explorationnoun

   The act of exploring

2. explorationnoun

   Notably penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery

   The exploration of 'unknown' areas often was the precursor to colonization.

3. explorationnoun

   A physical examination.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Explorationnoun

   Search; examination.

   Etymology: from explorate.

   For exact exploration they should be suspended where the air is quiet, that, clear of impediments, they may the more freely convert upon their natural verticity. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.

   Use may be made of the like way of exploration in that enquiry which puzzles so many modern naturalists. Boyle.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Exploration

   kaka Exploration is the process of exploring, an activity which has some expectation of discovery. Organised exploration is largely a human activity, but exploratory activity is common to most organisms capable of directed locomotion and the ability to learn, and has been described in, amongst others, social insects foraging behaviour, where feedback from returning individuals affects the activity of other members of the group. To examine or investigate something systematically. To examine diagnostically. To (seek) experience first hand. To wander without any particular aim or purpose.In all these definitions there is an implication of novelty, or unfamiliarity or the expectation of discovery in the exploration, whereas a survey implies directed examination, but not necessarily discovery of any previously unknown or unexpected information. The activities are not mutually exclusive, and often occur simultaneously to a variable extent. The same field of investigation or region may be explored at different times by different explorers with different motivations, who may make similar or different discoveries. Intrinsic exploration involves activity that is not directed towards a specific goal other than the activity itself.Extrinsic exploration has the same meaning as appetitive behavior. It is directed towards a specific goal.

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1. exploration

   Exploration refers to the act or process of seeking knowledge, understanding, or new experiences in unfamiliar or uncharted territories, whether it be physical locations, scientific fields, conceptual ideas, or personal growth. It involves venturing into the unknown, pushing boundaries, and conducting research or investigation to discover, map, and learn about previously undiscovered or less-known aspects. Exploration is often motivated by curiosity, a desire for discovery, and the pursuit of advancement in various spheres.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.8 / 5 votes

1. Explorationnoun

   the act of exploring, penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of discovery, especially of geographical discovery; examination; as, the exploration of unknown countries

2. Explorationnoun

   physical examination

3. Etymology: [L. exploratio: cf. F. exploration.]

WikidataRate this definition:2.8 / 5 votes

1. Exploration

   Exploration is the act of searching or traveling around a terrain for the purpose of discovery of resources or information; Exploration occurs in all non-sessile animal species, including humans. In human history, its peak is arguably seen during the Age of Discovery for Europe's contact with the rest of the world, and major explorations after the Age of Discovery for scientific exploration in the modern era.

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British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'EXPLORATION' in Nouns Frequency: #2127

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of EXPLORATION in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of EXPLORATION in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of EXPLORATION in a Sentence

1. Jim Bridenstine:

   That particular path that put NASA on the exploration [science] and discovery [has] not changed, nASA has hundreds of billions of dollars of assets in orbit, and we have human lives in orbit. Space is so important to the human condition on Earth. We are now at a point if we were to lose space, it would be an existential threat to the United States of America, and what that means is: it has to be defended.

2. Alejandro Lleras:

   With growing support for the connection between technology use and mental health, the relationship between motivation for cellphone or internet use and well-being warrants further exploration.

3. T. S. Eliot, Little Gidding:

   We shall not cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.

4. Dmitry Rogozin:

   Muskophiles say this is amazing, it is the light of our worldwide cosmic exploration, well, [ Musk ] has taken a side. I don't have issues with him. It's obvious, it's the West, which we should never trust because it has always chronically experienced jealousy, among the political elites, jealousy to our country. Look at how right now they are racing each other to defecate on our relationships, and who is going to clean the mess all up later ? It is very dangerous what is happening right now.

5. Elin Schold Davis:

   Ideally, if we have these conversations early, seniors are empowered in the planning, the more families have conversations about driving earlier, the more it allows for the exploration of options and the comfort level with talking about some of the changes.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=EXPLORATION
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Exploration
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=EXPLORATION
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploration
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EXPLORATION
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=EXPLORATION
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=EXPLORATION