B1nounsciencetravel
US/ˌek.spləˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌek.spləˈreɪ.ʃən/
the act of travelling through an unknown place to learn about it, or of examining an idea carefully
In context
Space exploration is expensive, but it has given us GPS and better weather forecasts.
The exploration of Son Doong Cave began after a local man found its entrance.
The workshop encourages the exploration of new ideas before anyone starts writing code.
Words that go with exploration
noun + noun
- space explorationPrivate companies now play a big role in space exploration.
- oil explorationOil exploration in the area has damaged the coral reefs.
noun + preposition
- exploration ofThe novel is an exploration of love and loss.
- voyage of explorationCaptain Cook's first voyage of exploration lasted three years.
adjective + noun
- further explorationThese results need further exploration before we can trust them.
- scientific explorationAntarctica is protected for peaceful scientific exploration.
- underwater explorationUnderwater exploration requires special training and equipment.