exploration

/ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ noun B1

The process of exploring. (countable, uncountable)
The process of penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery. (countable, uncountable) · The exploration of unknown areas was often the precursor to colonization.
The (pre-)mining process of finding and determining commercially viable ore deposits (after prospecting), also called mineral exploration. (countable, uncountable)
A physical examination of a patient. (countable, uncountable)

Plural explorations

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All these raptured voyages of exploration were made in the odd half hours which she was allowed for play, and Anne talked Matthew and Marilla half-deaf over her discoveries.

Anne of Green Gables, p. 63 · C1

I don't think in all our explorations of human complexities we have ever come upon anything more singular.

The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 71 · B2

You may have read of the remarkable explorations of a Norwegian named Sigerson, but I am sure that it never occurred to you that you were receiving news of your friend.

The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 14 · C1

I think that possibly I can attain our end by some independent explorations of my own.

The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 119 · C1

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