Antonyms for exploration

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ek-spluh-rey-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛk spləˈreɪ ʃən

ignorance

Definition of exploration

Origin : 1540s, from Middle French exploration and directly from Latin explorationem (nominative exploratio), noun of action from past participle stem of explorare (see explore).

noun investigation; survey

Example sentences :

But he had also done a great thing for exploration in changing the modus operandi.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

In close connexion with the Survey and Lands Department is the topic of exploration.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

Now I'm going on a tour of exploration and noisy admiration.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

This drive is an excellent preparation for an exploration of the Lozre.
Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

Authority in matters religious is being superseded by exploration.
Extract from : « Mountain Meditations » by L. Lind-af-Hageby

Then I proceeded to go from room to room with a delicious sense of exploration.
Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro

I had plenty of capital and could well afford to spend some of it in exploration.
Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson

It was about Arctic exploration and an expedition he had joined in search of Franklin.
Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine

But with all their care in exploration, not the slightest trace could be found.
Extract from : « The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras » by Jules Verne

They were sent in as if for an exploration rather than for an armed landing.
Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer

Synonyms for exploration

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