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exploration

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/ɪkˈsplɔːreɪʃən/ · ex-plor-a-tion

The action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.

Meanings

nounformal

The action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.

کسی اجنبی علاقے میں سفر کرنے کا عمل تاکہ اس کے بارے میں جانا جا سکے۔

تحقیقات

tahqiqat

Synonyms

investigationexpeditionjourneyتحقیقجستجوسفر

Antonyms

settlementstagnationrestآبادکاریبھرے ہوناآرام

Common Collocations

  • space exploration
  • exploration of ideas
  • underwater exploration

Example Sentences

The exploration of Mars has revealed many secrets about the planet.

مارس کی تحقیقات نے بہت سے راز افشا کیے ہیں۔

Mars ki tahqiqat ne bohat se raaz afsha kiye hain.

Their exploration of the ancient ruins was both educational and thrilling.

قدیم کھنڈرات کی تحقیقات دونوں تعلیمی اور پرجوش تھیں۔

Qadeem khundrat ki tahqiqat dono taleemi aur purjosh thi.

Exploration of new technologies is crucial for innovation.

نئی ٹیکنالوجیز کی تحقیقات انوکھے پن کے لیے بہت ضروری ہیں۔

Nayi technology ki tahqiqat anokhay pan ke liye bohat zaroori hain.

Easily Confused With

explanation:Exploration involves discovering new areas, while explanation involves detailing information about something already known.

Word Family

explore
verbتحقیق کرنا
exploratory
adjectiveتحقیقی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember the phrase 'explore to discover' to link exploration with the idea of searching for new knowledge.

Picture an explorer with a map and compass, venturing into the unknown.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "exploratio" — to investigate, search out

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from Latin 'exploratio' meaning investigation, with roots tracing back to 'explorare' which means to investigate or search out.