exploration
Meaning
Exploration refers to the act of investigating or examining new areas, ideas, or experiences, often to gain knowledge or discover something valuable.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "exploration" with "exploit," which has a different meaning related to taking advantage of something.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
moving
to
a
new
neighborhood
,
Mark
wanted
a
quiet
way
to
learn
its
streets
and
shops
.
He
planned
a
short
day
of
exploration
on
Saturday
and
took
only
a
light
backpack
.
During
the
walk
he
stopped
at
a
small
caf
é,
talked
to
the
owner
,
and
read
a
map
to
find
a
local
market
.
The
simple
routine
helped
him
feel
more
comfortable
and
confident
in
the
town
.
By
the
end
of
the
day
he
found
a
favourite
bench
and
decided
to
return
the
next
weekend
to
continue
his
exploration
.
Common Phrases
space exploration
exploration of ideas
exploratory research
Related Words
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