exploration

The action of exploring an unfamiliar area; thorough examination of an issue or subject.

• explore/ɪkˈsplɔː/(v)探索；探究
• explorer/ɪkˈsplɔːrə/(n)探险者；探索者

• exploration of
• space exploration
• intellectual exploration
• data exploration
• exploration phase
• initial exploration

1. 1.The paper is intended as an exploration of the issue rather than a definitive answer — many questions remain open.
2. 2.The company has set aside budget for exploration of new technologies that may not have immediate commercial applications.

• investigation/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃən/— careful examination
• inquiry/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/— a formal investigation
• examination/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/— a detailed study

from Latin "explorationem," from "explorare" (to investigate)