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exploration [ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən] n
1. the act or process of exploring 2. (Medicine) Med examination of an organ or part for diagnostic purposes 3. an organized trip into unfamiliar regions, esp for scientific purposes; expedition exploratory [ɪkˈsplɒrətərɪ -trɪ], explorative adj ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
exploration noun 1. expedition, tour, trip, survey, travel, journey, reconnaissance, recce (slang) We devoted a week to the exploration of the Mayan sites of Copan. 2. investigation, study, research, survey, search, inquiry, analysis, examination, probe, inspection, scrutiny, once-over (informal) an exploration of Celtic mythology Translations exploration [ˌeksplɔːˈreɪʃən] N (gen, Med) → exploración f; [of subject] → análisis m inv, estudio m exploration [ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən] n [area] → exploration f (= study) → analyse f (= consideration) [idea, theory] → examen m exploration n (of country, area) → Erforschung f, → Exploration f (geh); (of small area, town) → Erkundung f; (of topic, possibilities) → Untersuchung f, → Sondierung f; (Med) → Untersuchung f, → Exploration f; a voyage of exploration (lit, fig) → eine Entdeckungsreise; on his explorations → auf seinen Erkundungen How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| May the judge disappear, and the philosopher continue the peaceful exploration of the sea As she came nearer and nearer to the familiar breeding places there was more and more earnestness in Laska's exploration. I now felt for the first time the joy of exploration. |
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