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Meaning of Exploration
The act of searching for or traveling to new or unexplored places or ideas.
Definitions
- The act of traveling to or searching a place or area in order to learn about it or discover new things.
- * A systematic search or investigation into something, especially in order to gain new knowledge or understanding.
Etymology of Exploration
The word "exploration" comes from the Latin "explorare," which means "to search out" or "to investigate," and is derived from "ex-" (out) and "plorare" (to cry out, or to search).
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of traveling to new or unexplored places, such as the exploration of the New World by European explorers.
Example Uses
- The team of scientists conducted an exploration of the newly discovered planet to learn more about its atmosphere and potential for life.
- * The company is undergoing a period of exploration, trying out new products and services to see what works best.