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exploration |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Exploration \Ex`plo*ra"tion\, n. [L. exploratio: cf F. exploration.] The act of exploring, penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of discovery, especially of geographical discovery; examination; as the exploration of unknown countries; (Med.) physical examination. ``An exploration of doctrine.'' --Bp. Hall. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: exploration n 1: to travel for the purpose of discovery [syn: {geographic expedition}] 2: a careful systematic search 3: a systematic consideration; "he called for a careful exploration of the consequences"
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