Prospection vs. Prospecting

Prospection vs. Prospecting — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Prospection and Prospecting

Prospectionnoun

(uncommon) The action of looking forward into the future. Formed by analogy with retrospection.

Prospectingverb

present participle of prospect

Prospectionnoun

(uncommon) The act of prospecting for minerals.

Prospectingnoun

The act of one who prospects.

Prospectionnoun

A search for archaeological remains, usually using modern technology, for example ground penetrating radar.

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