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Prospecting

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Definition

The act of searching for minerals, oil, or other valuable materials

Synonyms & similar words

prospect exploration searching scouting surveying investigating probing hunting questing reconnaissance discovery examination expedition pilgrimage pursuit quest recce recon seeking sifting canvassing

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