Synonyms for exploration
ˌɛk spləˈreɪ ʃənex·plo·ration

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1. exploration, geographic expeditionnoun

   to travel for the purpose of discovery

   Synonyms:
   geographic expedition

2. explorationnoun

   a careful systematic search

   Synonyms:
   geographic expedition

3. explorationnoun

   a systematic consideration

   "he called for a careful exploration of the consequences"

   Synonyms:
   geographic expedition

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1. explorationnoun

   Synonyms:
   examination, scrutiny, inquiry, research, inquisition

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1. List of paraphrases for "exploration":

   prospecting, browsing, exploring, scan, explore, explorations, exploratory, navigation, scanning, crawling, browse, discovery, explorer, mining, prospection, exploitation

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1. Gustavo Hernandez:

   A lot of companies have approached Pemex because we have knowledge of the shallow water basin with more than 40 years of exploration and 35 years of production.

2. Edmund Shing:

   I feel relatively confident that we have seen the bottom of the oil price. In such a scenario, high-beta (more volatile) plays like smaller oil explorers and service companies are the first to benefit, at these levels, they also become attractive M&A (takeover) targets as it may be cheaper for big companies to buy exploration firms than find new reserves. If oil prices gain, big players will become more confident, accumulate cash, cut capex and look for cheaper reserves.

3. Economy Minister Tomislav Panenic:

   There are no plans for oil exploration in the Adriatic.

4. Pony Ma:

   After 10 years of exploration and participation in philanthropic activities, I increasingly feel that there is a need for a more longer-term, efficient and organized way to give back to society.

5. Francisco Jose Lloreda:

   When prices fall, companies tend to invest a bit more in production and less in exploration.