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exploration

/ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/noun4 syllables

Exploration means: to travel for the purpose of discovery.

Synonyms for exploration1

noun, as in to travel for the purpose of discovery

geographic expedition

What does exploration mean?3

noun

1

to travel for the purpose of discovery

2

a careful systematic search

3

a systematic consideration“he called for a careful exploration of the consequences”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with exploration?60

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All 60 rhymes for exploration, grouped by syllable

Exploration in a sentence

  • Poetry is an exploration, a revelation, and an invitation for dialogue.NatsuDonkey
  • The country has seen an upswing in gold exploration, production, and exports.The_World_Factbook
  • Voyages of exploration were the earliest in the history of studying the ocean.kleberlucas
  • Alberto used to be big on urban exploration.Amastan
  • Japan will soon start to engage in the exploration of the universe.unknown
  • Is it necessary to expand human knowledge with space exploration?doswans
  • NASA and space exploration aren't parts of sustainability.maaster
  • Benedito's research has implications for the future of space exploration.Amastan

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Forms of exploration

as a noun

plural
explorations