Exploration definition

Exploration

Topics Exploration Definition

WordNet

(1) To travel for the purpose of discovery

(2) A careful systematic search

(3) A systematic consideration

"He called for a careful exploration of the consequences"

WiktionaryText

The act of exploring
Notably penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery

The exploration of 'unknown' areas often was the precursor to colonization.
A physical examination.