Synonyms for

Exploration

Verb / ˌeksplɜ:ˈeɪʃʌn / / ˌeksplɔ:ˈreɪʃʌn / Another word for exploration — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

geographicexpedition

Synonyms by register

Formal

investigation research inquiry examination

Informal

checking out looking into scouting

Literary

quest voyage odyssey

Antonyms

ignorance stagnation completion conclusion limitation containment

Common collocations

  • space exploration
  • deep sea exploration
  • scientific exploration
  • further exploration
  • exploration of ideas
  • exploration and discovery
  • exploration phase
  • urban exploration

Word family

noun exploration
verb explore
adjective exploratory
adverb exploratively

Usage note

Exploration often implies venturing into the unknown or unfamiliar. While 'research' and 'investigation' can be synonyms, they often suggest a more systematic or academic approach.

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