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exploration
exploration /ˌɛksplɔˈreɪʃən/
noun
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(
)
To travel for the purpose of discovery
(
geographic expedition
, exploration
)
to travel for the purpose of discovery
The astronauts conducted scientific exploration on the moon.
The astronauts conducted scientific exploration on the moon.
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()
A careful systematic search
(
exploration
)
a careful systematic search
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()
A systematic consideration
(
exploration
)
a systematic consideration
He called for a careful exploration of the consequences
he called for a careful exploration of the consequences
inferior ophthalmic vein
inferior ophthalmic vein /ɪnˈfɪriər ɒfˈθælmɪk veɪn/
noun
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A vein that drains a venous network in the floor and medial wall of the eye socket
(
inferior ophthalmic vein
)
a vein that drains a venous network in the floor and medial wall of the eye socket
An obstruction in the inferior ophthalmic vein can lead to complications in the eye.
An obstruction in the inferior ophthalmic vein can lead to complications in the eye.
bootie
bootie /ˈbuːti/
noun
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A slipper that is soft and wool (for babies)
(
bootee
, bootie
)
a slipper that is soft and wool (for babies)
My baby is wearing a cute pair of white booties to keep their little feet warm
My baby is wearing a cute pair of white booties to keep their little feet warm
East Indian fig tree
East Indian fig tree /ˈiːst ˈɪndiən fɪg triː/
noun
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East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks
(
banian
, banian tree
, banyan
, banyan tree
, East Indian fig tree
, Ficus bengalensis
, Indian banyan
)
East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks
