scientific expedition

collocation in English

meaningsofscientificandexpedition

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scientific
adjective
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/ˌsaɪənˈtɪf.ɪk/us
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪf.ɪk/
relating to science, or using the organized methods ...
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expedition
noun
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/ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ən/us
/ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ən/
an organized journey for a ...
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(Definition ofscientificandexpeditionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A purescientificexpedition, therefore, was ironically transformed into a diplomatic dispute via political mobilization.
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Highjump was primarily a military operation, and not ascientificexpedition.
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They thought that there was a case for a jointscientificexpedition.
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A majorscientificexpeditionin 1965 added to information about the natural ecology of the islands, so there has been research into the environment.
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Children, students, teachers and parents can go on a naturalscientificexpeditionwith competitions for students, oral presentations peppered with experiments and hands-on exhibitions.
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The 3,000 square kilometres of mountainous jungle appear to have been untouched by humans until the 2006scientificexpedition.
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The plot follows ascientificexpeditiontrapped on a remote island inhabited by atomically mutated giant crabs.
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His death was hastened by the exertions of ascientificexpeditionundertaken alone in his ninety-first year.
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He led ascientificexpeditioninto the interior and was able to indulge in his interests of natural history and anthropology.
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Like her berthmate she was tasked withscientificexpedition, and lighthouse maintenance during the summer months.
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Gregory was the first to mount a specificallyscientificexpeditionto the mountain.
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Because of limited resources, scientific expeditions were managed differently.
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Aircraft and tracked vehicles were being deployed more and more in support of major scientific expeditions in which he had no desire to participate.
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Prior to 1898 there had been numerous exploring expeditions, sport-hunting expeditions, and scientific expeditions, especially during the two decades prior to 1898.
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Scientific expeditions took their form from the principles of the scientific method with its central focus on experimentation.
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Several scientific expeditions have been sent to the crater, but the nature of its origin remains a mystery.
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In particular, walrus hunting is only allowed by scientific expeditions and local tribes for subsistence.
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Since then, naval and scientific expeditions have also made brief visits to the island.
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No live individuals were found during surveys in 1994 and 2000, or during subsequent scientific expeditions to high altitudes.
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The average waiting time for approval is three years (priority is given to scientific expeditions, associations and schools).
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