exploration
/ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: explorations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The process of exploring.
Noun
Examples
By this time, largely inspired by The Railway Magazine, I had begun to spread my wings, and had started on a long career of railway exploration.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The process of penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery.
Noun
Examples
The exploration of unknown areas was often the precursor to colonization.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “exploration” mean?
The process of exploring.
Is “exploration” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.