Exploring: meaning, definitions and examples

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exploring

 

[ ษชkหˆsplษ”หrษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

science

To travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it or familiarize oneself with it.

Synonyms

discover, investigate, survey

Examples of usage

  • Exploring new galaxies is a common theme in science fiction.
  • The researchers spent years exploring the depths of the ocean.
  • She enjoys exploring new cultures while traveling.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

To search for and discover more information about a particular subject or area, especially on the internet.

Synonyms

browse, check out, research

Examples of usage

  • He spent hours exploring the internet for information on renewable energy.
  • She enjoys exploring different websites to find inspiration for her art.
Context #3 | Noun

general

The action of exploring an unfamiliar area or subject.

Synonyms

discovery, investigation, survey

Examples of usage

  • Exploring is an essential part of human nature.
  • The children's book encouraged a spirit of exploration and discovery.

Translations

Translations of the word "exploring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น explorando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคตเฅ‡เคทเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erkunden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menjelajahi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัะปั–ะดะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ eksplorowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽขๆคœใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exploration

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ explorando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keลŸfetme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒํ—˜ํ•˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชูƒุดุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zkoumรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skรบmanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽข็ดข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ raziskovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kanna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะตั€ั‚ั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ araลŸdฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exploraciรณn

Etymology

The word 'exploring' originates from the Middle English word 'esploracioun', which came from the Old French 'esploracion'. The concept of exploring has been deeply ingrained in human history, from early explorers discovering new lands to modern scientists exploring the depths of the universe. The urge to explore and discover is a fundamental aspect of human nature, driving progress and innovation throughout the ages.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,008 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.