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exploration

exp·lo·ra·tion

US/ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ fairly common

noun

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a systematic consideration

  • “he called for a careful exploration of the consequences”

Origin

From Middle French exploration, from Latin exploratio. Morphologically explore + -ation.

Phrases

  • space exploration
  • urban exploration

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