excavation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of digging up and removing earth, sometimes with the intention of unearthing archaeological treasures or fossils.

  - "The archaeologists began their excavation of the ancient ruins."
  - "The excavation revealed important artifacts from the Roman era."

• Noun

  The process of preparing a site for construction by removing the topsoil and other materials.

  - "The construction company began the excavation for the new building."
  - "The excavation for the pool uncovered a large boulder."

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Rhymes

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gravitation , station , nation , vacation

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Variants

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excavation , excavational , excavations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'excavare', meaning 'to dig out'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest excavation project in history was the Great Pyramid of Giza, which required an estimated 2.3 million tonnes of limestone and 1.5 million tonnes of granite.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'excavation' in English was in 1598.

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Related Concepts

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1. Archaeology: The scientific study of past civilizations and cultures through the excavation of sites and analysis of artifacts.

2. Geology: The scientific study of the Earth, including the study of rocks, minerals, and the processes that shape the Earth.

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Culture

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Excavation has played a significant role in human history, from the unearthing of ancient civilizations to the preparation of sites for modern construction projects. It has been the subject of literature, art, and music, and is often seen as a symbol of discovery and progress.

How to Memorize "excavation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a team of archaeologists digging up ancient ruins with shovels and brushes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'excavation' with the idea of digging up or unearthing something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Good Archaeologist Can Unearth Important Finds' to remember the definition.

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