exploration
Traveling through a new or unknown place, like space or the deep ocean, to find out more about it.
The systematic act of traveling through or into an unfamiliar area, such as a region, ocean, or outer space, in order to discover and learn about it.
Careful thinking, talking, or writing about an idea, problem, or feeling to understand it better.
A thorough examination, discussion, or study of a subject, idea, feeling, or set of possibilities.
A medical check where a doctor looks or feels inside the body, usually with tools, to find what is wrong.
A medical procedure in which a doctor examines the inside of a body cavity, organ, or wound, often using instruments, to find the cause or extent of a problem.
- Base: exploration
- Plural: exploration, explorations
age of exploration
1historical era of global sea voyages
A time in history when European countries sent ships to find new lands and sea routes around the world.
- We studied the Age of Exploration in our history class.
- During the Age of Exploration, European sailors mapped many previously unknown coasts.
exploration and production
1searching for and extracting resources
The work of first looking for oil or gas and then taking it out of the ground.
- He works in the exploration and production division of an energy company.
- New technologies have reduced the cost of exploration and production in deep water fields.
exploration phase
1early stage of trying options
The first part of a project when people try different ideas and learn more before they decide what to do.
- The company is still in the exploration phase of the new product.
- During the exploration phase, they tested several designs with customers.
oil exploration
1search for underground oil
Looking for new places under the ground or sea where oil can be found.
- The company has invested heavily in offshore oil exploration.
- Strict rules now control oil exploration in protected areas.
self-exploration
1examining your own inner life
Thinking deeply about your own mind, feelings, and reasons for what you do, to understand yourself better.
- Therapy can be a helpful tool for self-exploration.
- Traveling alone gave her time for self-exploration and personal growth.
space exploration
1scientific study and travel in space
Sending machines or people into space to learn more about it.
- Recent advances in space exploration have led to new discoveries about distant planets.
- Many countries now see space exploration as an important part of their scientific programs.
mineral exploration
1searching for new mineral deposits
The work of looking for places in the ground where useful minerals might be found.
- The company spends millions each year on mineral exploration.
- The region has seen a rise in mineral exploration activities.
- Modern mineral exploration uses advanced mapping and drilling technology.
- Mineral exploration can have serious environmental impacts if not carefully controlled.
- Mineral exploration has moved into more remote areas of the country.