The meaning of Exploration

noun

Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

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Statistical analysis

noun

The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts.

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He studied physiology and anatomy

noun

The scientific study of the structure of animals or plants, or of a particular type of animal or plant

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You have to know something about anatomy if you want to draw the human body well., fig. he was stud…

noun

Careful thought, typically over a period of time.

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Your case needs very careful investigation and consideration

noun

The act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting

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He showed very little consideration for anyone but himself., [ c ] financial considerations were a …

noun

In a contract, something with financial value that is given in exchange for something else, for example, a bank loan that is made in exchange for the borrower's promise to repay it

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From the wording of the agreement it was clear that the initial payment was part of the considerati…

noun

A detailed inspection or study.

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An examination of marketing behaviour

noun

The act or process of carefully looking at someone or something to learn about its condition or to discover facts

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[ c ] you have to have a physical examination/exam in order to get life insurance., [ u ] the evide…

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The process of checking something carefully in order to discover new information or prove particular facts

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Examination of sth the review includes a detailed examination of city records., close/comprehensive…

noun

A journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, research, or war.

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An expedition to the jungles of the orinoco

noun

A long, organized trip for a particular purpose, or the people, vehicles, or ships making such a trip

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A military expedition

noun

Speed in doing something

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We will deal with your order with the greatest possible expedition.

noun

An act of asking for information.

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The police were making inquiries in all the neighbouring pubs

noun

Careful examination or scrutiny.

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On closer inspection it looked like a fossil

noun

The act of looking at something carefully in order to discover information

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[ u ] at first she suspected that the letter was a forgery, but on closer inspection (= looked at m…

noun

The act of looking at something carefully to check its quality or condition

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Carry out/make an inspection normally you will carry out an inspection of the goods as soon as poss…

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The action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research.

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He is under investigation for receiving illicit funds

noun

The act of examining something carefully, esp. to discover the truth about it

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[ c ] a criminal investigation, [ u ] the cause of the fire is under investigation (= is being exam…

noun

The careful examination of a crime, problem, statement, etc., especially to discover the truth

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An investigation into sth an investigation into possible insider dealing has been begun by the stoc…

noun

An act of travelling from one place to another.

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An eight-hour train journey

verb

Travel somewhere.

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They journeyed south

noun

A trip, esp. over a long period or a great distance

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He was planning a six-week journey to china., as we journeyed north, the weather improved.

noun

The action or process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone.

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She was brought into hospital for observation

noun

A remark made about something you have noticed

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She made an interesting observation about the poet’s intentions., he was admitted to the hospital f…

noun

A long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience.

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His odyssey from military man to politician

proper noun

A greek hexameter epic poem traditionally ascribed to homer, describing the travels of odysseus during his ten years of wandering after the fall of troy. he eventually returned home to ithaca and killed the suitors who had plagued his wife penelope during his absence.

noun

A long trip or period involving a lot of different and exciting activities, esp. while searching for something

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The movie follows one man’s odyssey to find the mother he was separated from at birth.

noun

A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.

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The surgeon passes the probe over the surgical site again and excises more specimen if elevated rad…

verb

Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument.

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Hands probed his body from top to bottom

verb

To search into or examine something

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[ i ] investigators are probing into new evidence in the case., [ t ] using a special instrument, t…

noun

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

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The group carries out research in geochemistry

verb

Investigate systematically.

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She has spent the last five years researching her people's history

verb

A seeking for knowledge

noun

A formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

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A comprehensive review of uk defence policy

verb

Assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

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The home secretary was called on to review britain's gun laws

verb

Look at again; examine again

noun

An expedition to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat, especially in east africa.

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One week on safari

noun

A trip to watch, photograph, or hunt wild animals in their natural environment

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For his vacation, he plans to go on safari in kenya.

noun

Critical observation or examination.

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The policy came under scrutiny last month

noun

The careful and detailed examination of something

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Will the candidates stand up under all that scrutiny?

noun

The careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it

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Be subjected to/come under scrutiny the figures are likely to come under close scrutiny.

verb

Try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly.

Usage examples:

I searched among the rocks, but there was nothing

noun

An act of searching for someone or something.

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The police carried out a thorough search of the premises

verb

Look or seek

noun

The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.

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The study of english

verb

Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.

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I studied classics at college

verb

Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject

verb

Look closely at or examine (someone or something).

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Her green eyes surveyed him coolly

noun

A general view, examination, or description of someone or something.

Usage examples:

The author provides a survey of the relevant literature

verb

Determining opinions by interviewing people

abbreviation

Imperial or metric ton(s).

Usage examples:

Lithuania produced 512,000 t of sulphuric acid in 1989

contraction

The word ‘it’, attached to the end of a verb, especially in the transcription of regional spoken use.

Usage examples:

I'll never do’t again

suffix

Equivalent to -est2 (as in shalt ).

noun

A journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited.

Usage examples:

A motoring tour of scotland

verb

Make a tour of (an area).

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He decided to tour france

verb

Catch one's foot on something and stumble or fall.

Usage examples:

He tripped over his cat

noun

A journey or excursion, especially for pleasure.

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Sammy's gone on a school trip

noun

A flock or group of goats, sheep, or other animals.

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She exchanged her cows for a trip of goats

noun

A long journey involving travel by sea or in space.

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His voyage to america

verb

Go on a voyage.

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He spent part of his life voyaging along the south african coast

noun

A long trip, esp. by ship

Usage examples:

Christopher columbus brought cattle on his second voyage to america in 1493.