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scientific expedition

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk ɪkˈspɛdɪʃən/
organized journey for scientific research

The team embarked on a scientific expedition to study Arctic wildlife.

A group traveled to the Arctic to conduct research on animals.


formal

A planned journey undertaken for scientific research, exploration, or discovery in a specific field.

The scientific expedition to Antarctica aimed to collect data on climate change.

Researchers traveled to Antarctica to gather information about global warming.

The deep-sea scientific expedition discovered new species of marine life.

Scientists found previously unknown sea creatures during their underwater exploration.

Often involves specialized equipment, funding, and a team of experts.

Collocations

scientific expedition teamgroup of researchers on a missionscientific expedition vesselship used for research

Synonyms

research expeditionscientific explorationresearch mission

Antonyms

casual tripleisure travel

Related Phrases

field researchphrase
scientific study conducted in natural environments
exploratory missionphrase
journey to discover new information

Pro Tip

Usage in Context

This phrase is typically used in formal or academic settings to describe organized research trips.

Gold Rule

Formal Register

Use in professional or academic writing, not casual conversation.

Word Origin

From 'scientific' (relating to science) + 'expedition' (a journey undertaken for a particular purpose).

Usage Notes

Used in formal contexts, particularly in scientific, academic, or exploration fields.

Word Breakdown

scientific
relating to science or systematic investigation
adjective
+
expedition
a journey undertaken for a particular purpose
noun
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