Look up: exploration

1. exploration
   [n] - a systematic consideration 2. [n] - a careful systematic search 3. [n] - to travel for the purpose of discovery
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2. Exploration
   Exploration is the process of finding a prospective source of hydrocarbons, mainly by reference to regional, and specific, geochemical, geological and geophysical (seismic) surveys. Exploration is any method used to discover new oil and gas fields.
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3. exploration
   the search for reservoirs of oil and gas, including aerial and geophysical surveys, geological studies, core testing, and drilling of wildcats.
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4. Exploration
   the search for oil and gas by carrying out geological and geophysical surveys, followed by exploratory drilling in the most promising locations.
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5. exploration
   activities associated with ascertaining the existence, location, extent or quality of mineralised material, including economic and technical evaluations of mineralised material;
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6. Exploration
   Ex`plo·ra'tion noun [ Latin exploratio : confer French exploration .] The act of exploring, penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of discovery, especially of geographical discovery; examination; as, the exploration of unknown cou...
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7. exploration
   <medicine> The act of exploring, penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of discovery, especially of geographical discovery; examination; as, the exploration of unknown countries; physical examination. ''An exploration of doctrine.'' (Bp. Hall) ... Origin: L. Exploratio: cf. F. Exploration. ...
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8. exploration
   noun a careful systematic search
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9. exploration
   noun a systematic consideration; `he called for a careful exploration of the consequences`
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10. exploration
    noun to travel for the purpose of discovery
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11. exploration
    (ek″splә-ra´shәn) investigation or examination for diagnostic purposes. adj., explo´ratory., adj.
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12. Exploration
    • (n.) physical examination. • (n.) The act of exploring, penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of discovery, especially of geographical discovery; examination; as, the exploration of unknown countries
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13. exploration
    the investigation of the Earth for scientific, commercial, or military purposes. By the close of the 20th century, virtually all of the Earth`s ...
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14. exploration
    exploration 1. The act or an instance of exploring: 'They went on an Arctic exploration to see the animal life.' 2. The act of exploring, penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of discovery, especially of geographical discovery.
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15. Exploration
    The search for mineral deposits and the work done to prove or establish the extent of a mineral deposit. Alt: Prospecting and subsequent evaluation.
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16. exploration
    
    • to travel for the purpose of discovery
    • a careful systematic search
    • a systematic consideration
    
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17. exploration
    exploration, travel to a part of the earth that is relatively unknown to the traveler's culture, historically often motivated by a desire for colonization, conquest, or trade.See also space exploration, geography, and articles on localities, e.g., Africa, Arctic, the, Australia.Sections in this arti...
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18. exploration
    Type: Term Pronunciation: eks′plōr-ā′shŭn Definitions: 1. An active examination, usually involving a surgical procedure, to ascertain conditions present within a body cavity as an aid in diagnosis.
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19. Exploration
    The intentional searching for any mineral, but not including mining.
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20. Exploration
    `Exploration` is the act of searching or traveling around a terrain (including space, see space exploration) for the purpose of discovery of resources or information. Exploration occurs in all non-sessile animal species, including humans. In human history, its peak is arguably seen during the Age of...
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