exploration
Translation
exploration, investigation, examination
Examples
Space exploration is very expensive.
Space exploration is very expensive.
His explorations took him to the Amazon.
His explorations took him to the Amazon.
This is an exploration of modern art.
This is an exploration of modern art.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) an examination of (sth.) The book is an exploration of our solar system.
Similar Words
Synonyms: investigation, research, survey
Etymology
From Latin 'explorare' (to search out). The suffix '-ation' denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex-' (out) + 'plore', like pouring out to find new things.