exploration
1. [ noun ] (transportation) to travel for the purpose of discovery
Synonyms: geographic_expedition
Related terms: expedition explore
2. [ noun ] a careful systematic search
Related terms: search probe explore
3. [ noun ] (psychology) a systematic consideration
Examples:

"he called for a careful exploration of the consequences"

Related terms: consideration explore
Similar spelling:   exploitation
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