exploration
the exploration of outer space
the search for petroleum deposits
the search for mineral deposits
exploration for resources under the sea
the search for sources of energy
the search for natural gas deposits
a very detailed investigation of a subject
the search for petroleum deposits, more formal than oil exploration
a comprehensive investigation of a subject
exploration conducted for the purpose of scientific discovery
an investigation with a lot of details
wide-ranging exploration of a place or subject
exploration of the Arctic or Antarctic regions
a complete investigation of a subject
a cautious and detailed investigation of a subject
a very thorough investigation of a subject
the exploration of sites for ancient artifacts and structures
to perform or conduct an exploration
to proceed with an ongoing exploration
when a subject requires investigation (more formal)
to start an exploration
when a subject requires investigation
a business that specializes in exploration, e.g., for oil or minerals
a planned series of exploration activities (programme BrE, program AmE)
the actions and processes involved in exploration
used to specify what is being searched for
used to state that an exploration is happening or occurring