Definitions for: Exploration


[n] to travel for the purpose of discovery
[n] a careful systematic search
[n] a systematic consideration; "he called for a careful exploration of the consequences"



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: geographic expedition

See Also: consideration, expedition, hunt, hunting, probe, search

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