excavation
noun
ex·ca·va·tion
ˌek-skə-ˈvā-shən 
1
: the action or process of excavating
2
: a cavity formed by cutting, digging, or scooping
excavational
adjective
ˌek-skə-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nəl
-shə-nᵊl
Examples of excavation in a Sentence
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New excavations last summer unearthed a block of dirt containing pieces of the bucket.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Medieval skeletons found in heart of Brussels during archaeological excavation
Archaeologists in Brussels, Belgium, recently came across the remnants of an old cemetery located in a busy part of the city.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Although excavation is effective against most ant species, it’s not recommended for fire ants due to their aggressive tendencies.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Its topical value is self-evident: Few things are more directly relevant to this moment than matters of privacy and its erosion, and Igo’s excavations of the past expose the concerns of our present.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Medieval skeletons found in heart of Brussels during archaeological excavation
Archaeologists in Brussels, Belgium, recently came across the remnants of an old cemetery located in a busy part of the city.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Although excavation is effective against most ant species, it’s not recommended for fire ants due to their aggressive tendencies.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Its topical value is self-evident: Few things are more directly relevant to this moment than matters of privacy and its erosion, and Igo’s excavations of the past expose the concerns of our present.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
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“Excavation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excavation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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excavation
noun
ex·ca·va·tion
ˌek-skə-ˈvā-shən
1
: the act or process of excavating
2
: a hollowed-out place formed by excavating
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excavation
noun
ex·ca·va·tion
ˌek-skə-ˈvā-shən
1
: the action or process of excavating
2
: a cavity formed by or as if by cutting, digging, or scooping
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