the act of discovering or being discovered

finding, uncovering

to examine and argue about (a subject)

seeking to find something

inquiry

inquest

the act of examining or being examined; a (usually written) test of knowledge or ability

test, analysis

(the people, equipment etc making) a journey or voyage for a special purpose

journey; people on a journey

(to go for) a long walk in the country

journey by foot

to go after (wild animals); to search

search, chase

the process of asking; an investigation

asking; looking into

(the distance travelled by) going to a place, especially by distant place

excursion

the act, science, of navigating

traveling, guiding along route, often over water

a long, adventurous journey or series of adventures

journey

a thin instrument used by doctors etc for learning about the depth and direction of a wound etc

investigation

an act of getting information about something

inspection

(a) detailed study or investigation to discover new facts, get additional information etc

examination, study

a thorough and detailed examination

close examination

to examine carefully (a person, a person's clothes, inside furniture, a place etc) (in order to find a person or thing)

seeking to find something

the business of providing travel and services for tourists; the practice of having a holiday as a tourist

travel for pleasure

to walk in various directions, e.g. as a tourist

journey by foot

long travels; journeys

excursion