exploration
//ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən//
Noun
explorationSingular
explorationsPlural
1
The action of traveling through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it or discover what it contains.
The exploration of the Amazon rainforest revealed many new species of plants and animals.
2
The systematic investigation or examination of a subject, idea, or concept in order to gain knowledge or understanding.
The book offers a detailed exploration of modern philosophy.
3
The act of searching for resources, especially minerals or oil, in a particular area.
The company is conducting oil exploration in the North Sea.