exploration

noun

ex·​plo·​ra·​tion ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce exploration (audio)
-ˌsplȯ-
: the act or an instance of exploring
explorational adjective

Examples of exploration in a Sentence

a topic for scholarly exploration the early exploration of the West early explorations of the West
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In summer, the midnight sun bathes the landscape in 24-hour daylight, allowing for endless exploration. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Paul Henreid’s Dead Ringer is a creepy exploration of how identical twins survive without each other. Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025 This is a moving exploration of grief and the drama's most emotional hour. Christian Holub, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025 While Sheeran’s genre explorations have at times led to accusations of appropriation, Sheeran has collaborated with—and been embraced by—musical icons across the world, from Nigeria’s Burna Boy to K-pop’s Jessi. Andrew R. Chow, Time, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exploration

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exploration was in 1537

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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exploration. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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exploration

noun
ex·​plo·​ra·​tion ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce exploration (audio)
: the act or an instance of exploring

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