EXPLORATION

Exploration

Exploration is the act of searching for the purpose of discovery of information or resources. Exploration occurs in all non-sessile animal species, including humans. In human history, its most dramatic rise is arguably seen during the Age of Discovery when European explorers sailed and charted much of the rest of the world, largely in a pursuit of material wealth. Since then, major explorations after the Age of Discovery have occurred for reasons more aimed at information discovery.

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exploration

Noun

  1. The act of exploring
  2. Notably penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery
    ''The exploration of 'unknown' areas often was the precursor to colonization.
  3. A physical examination.


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