exploration
[ ek-spluh-rey-shuh n ]
/ ˌɛk spləˈreɪ ʃən /
noun
an act or instance of exploring or investigating; examination.
the investigation of unknown regions.
Origin of exploration
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British Dictionary definitions for exploration
exploration
/ (ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən) /
noun
the act or process of exploring
med
examination of an organ or part for diagnostic purposes
an organized trip into unfamiliar regions, esp for scientific purposes; expedition
Derived forms of exploration
exploratory (ɪkˈsplɒrətərɪ, -trɪ) or explorative, adjectiveMedical definitions for exploration
exploration
[ ĕk′splə-rā′shən ]
n.
An active examination, usually involving endoscopy or a surgical procedure, to determine conditions present as an aid in diagnosis.