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exploration

 

[ หŒษ›ksplษ™หˆreษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

space

The action of exploring an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.

Synonyms

discovery, investigation, survey

Examples of usage

  • The exploration of outer space has led to many scientific discoveries.
  • The astronauts embarked on a mission of exploration to Mars.
Context #2 | Noun

history

The act of searching or traveling for the purpose of discovery, especially of geographical or scientific information.

Synonyms

expedition, journey, travel

Examples of usage

  • The Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries opened up new trade routes.
  • Exploration of the ocean depths revealed unknown species.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

The investigation or examination of something using technology or machinery.

Synonyms

analysis, examination, research

Examples of usage

  • Robotic exploration of Mars has provided valuable data.
  • The company invested in the exploration of new software solutions.

Translations

Translations of the word "exploration" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exploraรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคตเฅ‡เคทเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erkundung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjelajahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัะปั–ะดะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ eksploracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽขๆคœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exploration

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exploraciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keลŸif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒํ—˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชูƒุดุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prลฏzkum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prieskum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽข็ดข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ raziskovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรถnnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะตั€ั‚ั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™dqiqat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exploraciรณn

Word origin

The word 'exploration' originates from the Latin word 'explorare', which means 'to investigate or search out'. The concept of exploration has been fundamental to human history, driving discoveries in geography, science, and technology. Explorers throughout the ages have ventured into the unknown, expanding our knowledge of the world and beyond.

See also: explorations, exploratory, explore, explorer, explorers, explores, exploring, unexplored.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,117, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.