exploration
Collocations
23(noun.) of a place
ADJ
gas, mineral, oil, petroleum | polar, space
offshore
Companies are investing billions in offshore exploration to find new gas reserves.
archaeological, scientific | speculative | extensive | detailed
VERB + EXPLORATION
carry out
Scientists carried out exploration of the cave system to discover new species living underground.
continue
EXPLORATION + VERB
take place
Deep sea exploration took place during the research expedition last summer.
EXPLORATION + NOUN
activity, drilling
Oil companies increased their exploration drilling in the Arctic region last year.
programme
company
The space exploration company announced plans to send astronauts to Mars next decade.
PREP
~ for
Scientists began their exploration for new minerals in the remote mountains last year.
(noun.) of an idea/subject
ADJ
brief | extensive | deep, full
careful, detailed
The scientists conducted a detailed exploration of the newly discovered cave system.
creative, critical
The artist's critical exploration of human emotions led her to create powerful sculptures.
intellectual
personal
My brother's personal exploration of different careers helped him find work he really enjoys.
VERB + EXPLORATION
need | continue