Exploration
/ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:23 pts11 letters
Definition of Exploration
noun
- The process of exploring.
- The process of penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery.
"The exploration of unknown areas was often the precursor to colonization."
- The (pre-)mining process of finding and determining commercially viable ore deposits (after prospecting), also called mineral exploration.
- A physical examination of a patient.
Anagrams of Exploration
No exact anagrams found for "exploration". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
e1
x8
p3
l1
o1
r1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 20 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Exploration
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Exploration"
Exploration is a 11-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Exploration" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "exploration" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.