noun
prospecting
Prospecting (noun) means the activity of searching an area for valuable minerals such as gold, oil, or gemstones. Example: “Gold prospecting drew thousands of settlers west in the 1800s.”
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The activity of searching an area for valuable minerals such as gold, oil, or gemstones.
"Gold prospecting drew thousands of settlers west in the 1800s."
How to use prospecting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSearching for valuable resources like gold or oil, typically by exploring the land.
Common pairings
gold prospecting
oil prospecting
prospecting for minerals
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Rhymes for prospecting
expecting
detecting
affecting
selecting
rejecting
projecting
collecting
reflecting
respecting
correcting
perfecting
dissecting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “prospecting” mean?
The word “prospecting” means the activity of searching an area for valuable minerals such as gold, oil, or gemstones. In plain terms, searching for valuable resources like gold or oil, typically by exploring the land.
How do you use “prospecting” in a sentence?
Here is “prospecting” used in a sentence: “Gold prospecting drew thousands of settlers west in the 1800s.”
What part of speech is “prospecting”?
“Prospecting” is a noun.
What is the meaning of prospecting?
"prospecting" (noun) means the activity of searching an area for valuable minerals such as gold, oil, or gemstones.
