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Water, like many other resources, is harvested, transported and used throughout all aspects of society. Unlike other resources, water is critical to the survival of all forms of life. The underlying question that sits at the core of my exploration is to what degree can we shape water before it begins to shape us.
Edward Burtynsky

Meaning of "exploration" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EXPLORATION

exploration  [ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EXPLORATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Exploration is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EXPLORATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

exploration

Exploration

Exploration is the act of searching for the purpose of discovery of information or resources. Exploration occurs in all non-sessile animal species, including humans. In human history, its most dramatic rise was during the Age of Discovery when European explorers sailed and charted much of the rest of the world, largely in a pursuit of material wealth. Since then, major explorations after the Age of Discovery have occurred for reasons mostly aimed at information discovery. In scientific research, exploration is one of three purposes of empirical research. The term is commonly used metaphorically. For example, an individual may speak of exploring the Internet, sexuality, etc.

Definition of exploration in the English dictionary

The first definition of exploration in the dictionary is the act or process of exploring. Other definition of exploration is examination of an organ or part for diagnostic purposes. Exploration is also an organized trip into unfamiliar regions, esp for scientific purposes; expedition.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EXPLORATION


acceleration
ækˌsɛləˈreɪʃən
collaboration
kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən
configuration
kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən
consideration
kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən
cooperation
kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃən
corporation
ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən
declaration
ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən
decoration
ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən
deliberation
dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən
duration
djʊˈreɪʃən
expiration
ˌɛkspɪˈreɪʃən
federation
ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən
generation
ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən
incorporation
ɪnˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən
inspiration
ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən
moderation
ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən
operation
ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən
preparation
ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən
restoration
ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən
separation
ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EXPLORATION

exploding star
exploit
exploitable
exploitage
exploitation
exploitative
exploitatively
exploiter
exploitive
exploits
explorational
explorationist
explorative
exploratively
exploratory
explore
Explorer
explosible
explosion
explosion welding

WORDS THAT END LIKE EXPLORATION

accreditation
action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
creation
destination
documentation
education
evaluation
excitation
formation
foundation
hesitation

Synonyms and antonyms of exploration in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «EXPLORATION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «exploration» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of exploration

Translation of «exploration» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EXPLORATION

Find out the translation of exploration to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of exploration from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «exploration» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

探索
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

exploración
570 millions of speakers

English

exploration
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अन्वेषण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التنقيب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

разведка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

exploração
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অন্বেষণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

exploration
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penerokaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Exploration
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

探査
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

탐사
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Eksplorasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thăm dò
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆய்வு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शोध
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

keşif
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

esplorazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

poszukiwania
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

розвідка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

explorare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εξερεύνηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eksplorasie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

utforskning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

leting
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of exploration

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EXPLORATION»

The term «exploration» is very widely used and occupies the 8.656 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EXPLORATION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «exploration» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «exploration» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about exploration

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10 QUOTES WITH «EXPLORATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word exploration.
1
Buzz Aldrin
By refocusing our space program on Mars for America's future, we can restore the sense of wonder and adventure in space exploration that we knew in the summer of 1969. We won the moon race; now it's time for us to live and work on Mars, first on its moons and then on its surface.
2
Robert Ballard
Most of the southern hemisphere is unexplored. We had more exploration ships down there during Captain Cook's time than now. It's amazing.
3
Bob Barr
Looking down the road, space exploration and the benefits it yields - in medicine and information technology - should not be overlooked.
4
Jeff Bezos
Millions of people were inspired by the Apollo Program. I was five years old when I watched Apollo 11 unfold on television, and without any doubt it was a big contributor to my passions for science, engineering, and exploration.
5
Juliette Binoche
I want to know why I'm alive. I want to understand. It's like exploration; it's like someone being interested in a place and its history, digging into the earth and looking for it, searching - it's a passion.
6
Brian Blessed
I've completed half of my space training at Space City in Moscow. I love adventure, and I've been training in a centrifuge and MiG Fighter with a view to going into space and being a spokesman for space exploration!
7
Frank Borman
Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.
8
Craig Bruce
Geez, all that money we waste on space exploration; just think how many bombs that would buy!
9
Alafair Burke
Now that I think about it, maybe my own literary exploration of the dark secrets held by families could be traced back to V.C. Andrews.
10
Edward Burtynsky
Water, like many other resources, is harvested, transported and used throughout all aspects of society. Unlike other resources, water is critical to the survival of all forms of life. The underlying question that sits at the core of my exploration is to what degree can we shape water before it begins to shape us.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXPLORATION»

Discover the use of exploration in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to exploration and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Ottoman Age of Exploration
The Ottoman Age of Exploration is the first comprehensive historical account of this century-long struggle for global dominance, a struggle that raged from the shores of the Mediterranean to the Straits of Malacca, and from the interior of ...
Giancarlo Casale, 2010
2
Geological Methods in Mineral Exploration and Mining
This book explains the various tasks which the exploration geologist is asked to perform in the sequence in which they might be employed in an actual exploration project. Hints and tips are give.
Roger Marjoribanks, 2010
3
The Book of Exploration
Presents a comprehensive view of the world of exploration, from ancient discoveries of explored and conquered lands to the age of European exploration, monumental sea voyages, and the race to the North and South Poles.
Ray Howgego, Raymond John Howgego, 2009
4
Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration, ...
In this popular text that has trained thousands in the petroleum industry for years, Dr. Norman Hyne takes readers through upstream operations--from how oil and gas are formed; how to find commercial quantities; how to drill, evaluate, and ...
Norman J. Hyne, 2012
5
Dictionary of Petroleum Exploration, Drilling & Production
The most comprehensive upstream petroleum dictionary ever published.
Norman J. Hyne, 1991
6
Health Science Career Exploration
Provides an overview of the healthcare field, discussing safety, requirements, math, communication, and science skills, and basic career information.
Louise Simmers, 2004
7
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production: Reserves, Costs, ...
The steps that lead to the production of oil and gas are diverse, complex, and costly. They are diverse because the detection of oil and gas involves input from many specialties, ranging from geology to reservoir engineering.
Nadine Bret-Rouzaut, Jean-Pierre Favennec, 2011
8
Deepwater Petroleum Exploration & Production: A Nontechnical ...
Rev. ed. of: Deepwater petroleum exploration & production. c2003.
William L. Leffler, Richard Pattarozzi, Gordon Sterling, 2011
9
International Exploration Economics, Risk, and Contract Analysis
Annotation Deals with international exploration economics and petroleum fiscal system analysis and design and contains the most up-to-date information and discussions in the industry on the subject.
Daniel Johnston, 2003
10
Hydrocarbon Exploration & Production
The book is written for industry professionals who wish to be better informed about the basic technical and commercial methods, concepts and techniques used in the upstream oil and gas business.
Frank Jahn, Mark Cook, Mark Graham, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXPLORATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term exploration is used in the context of the following news items.
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Proposed gold exploration near Yellowstone hits opposition
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Two mining exploration proposals north of Yellowstone National Park have environmentalists pushing for tougher scrutiny ... «Casper Star-Tribune Online, Jul 15»
2
Cairn to quit petroleum exploration in Sri Lanka
It is now official. An agreement between the Sri Lankan government and Cairn Lanka, an entity coming under the umbrella of Cairn India and ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
3
George Osborne fails to boost North Sea exploration
George Osborne was under fire last night after failing to offer any new Budget incentives to address the slump in North Sea exploration. «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
4
Legend Mining's cash war chest to fund Fraser Range exploration
Legend Mining is one of the most dominant players in the Fraser Range after acquiring an extensive tenement package from the Creasy Group. «Proactive Investors Australia, Jul 15»
5
Emigrant Peak gold exploration proposal riles environmentalists
Lucky Minerals Inc., a Surrey, British Columbia, mineral exploration company, has applied for two separate exploration permits in the area, one ... «The Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Jul 15»
6
Perth hacking festival proves an innovative exploration of …
A gathering of enthusiastic hackers in Perth has mined government data and generated applications that aim to ease traffic congestion, allow ... «ABC Local, Jul 15»
7
Brazil Sees $870 Million in Exploration Spending From Auction
Oil companies are expected to invest about $870M to complete minimum exploration work at concessions Brazil plans to auction in October, ... «Rigzone, Jul 15»
8
4 Defensive Oil Exploration and Production Stocks to Buy Now
(NYSE: APC) is one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, with operations in all major domestic drilling ... «24/7 Wall St., Jul 15»
9
Europa Exploration: NASA Tests Underwater Drone To Investigate …
NASA's Buoyant Rover for Under Ice Exploration (Bruie) is undergoing its final rounds of testing in a Los Angeles aquarium before it makes the ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
10
Kivalliq Energy Begins 2015 Exploration Program at Angilak Property
The first phase of a CDN$1.5 million 2015 exploration program has commenced at Kivalliq's 100% owned, 105,280 hectare (260,154 acre) ... «Uranium Investing News, Jul 15»

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