ˌekspləˈrāshən, -lōˈr-, -lȯˈr- noun
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Etymology: Latin exploration-, exploratio, from exploratus + -ion-, -io -ion
: an act or an instance of exploring : examination , investigation , search
a voyage of exploration
extensive explorations of the psychoneurotic aspects of literature — C.I.Glicksberg
we encourage exploration and development of additional mineral reserves — Americana Annual
surgical exploration of a visceral organ