scientific exploration

collocation in English

meaningsofscientificandexploration

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scientific
adjective
uk
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪf.ɪk/us
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪf.ɪk/
relating to science, or using the organized methods ...
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exploration
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌek.spləˈreɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌek.spləˈreɪ.ʃən/
the activity of searching and finding out ...
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(Definition ofscientificandexplorationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofscientific exploration

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Instead, the fact that her parents especially encouraged herscientificexplorationwas one of the strongest influences on her creative life.
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This was good forscientificexploration, because it encouraged people to dare to think and act.
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However, public rhetoric onscientificexplorationfor the progress of the country contrasted with the lack of lasting financial support: institutional budgets, in fact, were limited to salaries.
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Tennyson's reference to technological failure is made in the interests of a position opposed to iatromechanical models and, more generally, thescientificexplorationof the mind.
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Has he any guarantee that money will be spent, that wells will be sunk, and thatscientificexplorationwill be made?
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I think that that requires a great deal morescientificexploration.
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There is a clear difference betweenscientificexplorationand prospecting, which goes to the heart of the debate.
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Much of thescientificexplorationthere could rapidly become commercial exploration for minerals.
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We shall continue to undertakescientificexploration, but we shall seek to preserve the ecology of the continent.
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The principles which we have already accepted are freedom ofscientificexplorationand what is called the non-militarisation of the area.
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It is about multinational companies that will not be going in forscientificexplorationfor altrustic reasons.
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Let us havescientificexplorationin the name of true science, of real knowledge.
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It stopped the area being used as a military base and allowedscientificexplorationif the published results were circulated among all the signatory nations.
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Expeditions promote thescientificexplorationof land, sea, air, and space by supporting research and education in the physical, natural and biological sciences.
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Exploration was initially conducted to find new whaling grounds, but from the 18th century somescientificexplorationtook place.
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The proposed new branch ofscientificexplorationadmits many different forms of scientific production.
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According to thescientificexplorationand partial excavation, much metal is present in the underground palace and it also features a very good drainage system.
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It provides the multi-functions for tourism, adventure,scientificexploration, summer resort, and sanatorium.
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