Exploration (noun)

1. The action of exploring an area, typically a previously uncharted or little-known region.
2. The systematic investigation of an area or field in order to gain new knowledge or understanding.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, or from latin exploratio(n-), from the verb explorare (see explore).

Examples:

1. The company's exploration for oil was successful.
2. The space exploration program was a major achievement for the country.
3. The exploration of the Amazon rainforest by the scientists led to many new discoveries.
4. The exploration of the ocean depths is a challenging task.
5. The exploration of the human mind is a field that has fascinated scientists for centuries.