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explorations

/ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃənz/ /ˌɪkspləˈreɪʃənz/

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noun

Exploration, recherche

The process of exploring.

Examples :

"The students' explorations of the rainforest revealed many new species of insects. "

Les explorations des étudiants dans la forêt tropicale ont révélé de nombreuses nouvelles espèces d'insectes.

world geography history science

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noun

Explorations, recherches

The process of penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery.

Examples :

"The exploration of unknown areas was often the precursor to colonization."

L'exploration de zones inconnues était souvent le prélude à la colonisation.

geography history world archaeology

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Exploration

The (pre-)mining process of finding and determining commercially viable ore deposits (after prospecting), also called mineral exploration.

Examples :

"The mining company invested heavily in explorations to locate new deposits of lithium. "

La société minière a beaucoup investi dans l'exploration pour localiser de nouveaux gisements de lithium.

geology mineral industry

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Examen physique

A physical examination of a patient.

Examples :

"The doctor conducted careful explorations of the patient's abdomen to identify the source of the pain. "

Le médecin a effectué un examen physique attentif de l'abdomen du patient pour identifier la source de la douleur.

medicine physiology body anatomy