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exploration

exploration

49 3.3
To study a subject carefully to learn more about it
  • noun
  • /ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən/
translation icon : investigación
  • His latest research is an in-depth exploration of the effects of climate change on local ecosystems.
  • further exploration
  • exploration of identity
  • systematic exploration

The focus will be on the exploration and pursuit of standards.

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Examples

  • A real concept is the product of a very deep exploration of an idea.

  • Strategies in Arts PROPEL most often engage the students in self-directed learning through exploration, creative thinking, and problem solving.

    Academic text (2008)
  • And that process of learning through exploration is too often missing.

  • The first work is a short exploration of my room and my feelings towards it.

  • Acting is like an exploration of the soul.

  • We have plenty of men, good men who are willing to risk their lives in space exploration.

  • The focus will be on the exploration and pursuit of standards.

  • For now, we hope you enjoyed this exploration of the Spartan Army.

  • Your first year of medical school... is a daily, hands-on exploration of it.

  • My guest for this exploration into trauma is Doctor Paul Conte.

Synonyms

investigation
vsexploration
2.9

A careful search for the truth about something

is broader, covering general systematic consideration beyond only finding facts
analysis
vsexploration
3.4

Careful study of something by breaking it into parts to understand

focuses on general systematic consideration rather than breaking things into parts
examination
vsexploration
110 2.3

Careful study of something to find problems or details

is more about general, systematic study than fault finding
probing
vsexploration
11 4.7

A careful investigation to find the truth

focuses more on general study rather than seeking hidden facts
deep dive
vsexploration
  • Jargon
8 4.1

A detailed look at a topic to learn more about it

is broader and may include general, less deep study
thorough analysis
vsexploration
3 3.5

A careful study that looks at all parts of something

is less intense and stresses general systematic consideration
investigating
vsexploration
1 3.0

The act of looking carefully at something to find facts

is about systematic study of a subject in general
analyzation
vsexploration
  • US
5.0

A careful study of something in detail to understand it

is wider and covers systematic looking, not only detailed part study
deep-dive analysis
vsexploration
4.9

A careful, detailed study of a subject to find important facts

is more general and can be less detail-focused
exploratory survey
vsexploration
  • Specialized
4.0

A short first study that collects basic information before a larger study

is systematic study done carefully rather than a preliminary scan

Antonyms

1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

243 2.9

To not notice someone or something you should see

Compounds

tactual exploration
  • Specialized
8.4

To check a person's body by touch to find size, shape, firmness, or location of parts

How Thorough

analysis
3.4
exploration
49 3.3
study
  • Specialized
2.1
overview
74 3.8

Surface Forms

exploration singular
explorations plural

Morphology

exploration = explore (transparent) = explore + ation

Standard nominalization from the verb 'explore' using '-ation' to denote the act or process, so the meaning is directly predictable from the base verb.

Etymology

Exploration comes from the verb explore, from Latin explorare, which meant 'to search out'. Just as an explorer looks carefully around a new place, you can 'explore' a topic by looking closely at its parts, so exploration also means careful study or examination.