What does EXPLORATION mean?
Definitions for EXPLORATION
ˌɛk spləˈreɪ ʃənex·plo·ration
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Princeton's WordNet
exploration, geographic expeditionnoun
to travel for the purpose of discovery
explorationnoun
a careful systematic search
explorationnoun
a systematic consideration
"he called for a careful exploration of the consequences"
Wiktionary
explorationnoun
The act of exploring
explorationnoun
Notably penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery
The exploration of 'unknown' areas often was the precursor to colonization.
explorationnoun
A physical examination.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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.
Wikipedia
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.
ChatGPT
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 Dictionary
Explorationnoun
the act of exploring, penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of discovery, especially of geographical discovery; examination; as, the exploration of unknown countries
Explorationnoun
physical examination
Etymology: [L. exploratio: cf. F. exploration.]
Wikidata
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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Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'EXPLORATION' in Nouns Frequency: #2127
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of EXPLORATION in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of EXPLORATION in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of EXPLORATION in a Sentence
In this new version... the exploration phase will be four years instead of three with a possible extension of two years.
We'll find out how it's doing -- whether it survived the passage through the Pluto system. Hopefully it did, we're counting on that. But there's a little bit of drama because this is true exploration. New Horizons ' is flying into the unknown.
I think it's fitting that on that 50th anniversary we complete the initial reconnaissance of the planets with the exploration of Pluto, but stay tuned.
We have been concerned about the quality of the smaller E&P (exploration and production) players, i think we're in the phase where people are selling what they can sell.
Space exploration allowed us to understand climate change on Earth, because it was found on Venus first.
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Translations for EXPLORATION
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- استكشافArabic
- изследване, преглед, проучванеBulgarian
- exploracióCatalan, Valencian
- zkoumání, průzkumCzech
- Erkundung, UntersuchungGerman
- esploradoEsperanto
- exploraciónSpanish
- اکتشافPersian
- tutkiminen, tutkimusmatka, tutkimusFinnish
- explorationFrench
- rannsachadhScottish Gaelic
- अन्वेषणHindi
- felfedezésHungarian
- esplorazioneItalian
- 探査Japanese
- ontdekkingsreis, verkenning, ontdekkingstocht, exploratieDutch
- utforskningNorwegian
- exploraçãoPortuguese
- исследование, изучение, осмотр, медосмотр, обследованиеRussian
- utforskning, upptäcktsresa, undersökningSwedish
- kâşifTurkish
- 勘探Chinese
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