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Exploration : (noun)
1: to travel for the purpose of discovery [syn: geographic
expedition]
2: a careful systematic search
3: a systematic consideration; "he called for a careful
exploration of the consequences"
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Exploration : \Ex`plo*ra"tion\, n. [L. exploratio: cf. F.
exploration.]
The act of exploring, penetrating, or ranging over for
purposes of discovery, especially of geographical discovery;
examination; as, the exploration of unknown countries; (Med.)
physical examination.
``An exploration of doctrine.'' --Bp. Hall.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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