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
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The excavation was led by the Cantonal Archaeology Department.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Once the excavation concluded, the archaeologists gave Galissa a copy of the final report.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Apr. 2025
Previous excavations have revealed houses, graves and workshops.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Residents across Jones Creek from Sparrows Point also worry that the excavation would remove some spits of land that jut into the creek and protect their boats and property from winds and waves.
—Timothy B. Wheeler, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Once the excavation concluded, the archaeologists gave Galissa a copy of the final report.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Apr. 2025
Previous excavations have revealed houses, graves and workshops.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Residents across Jones Creek from Sparrows Point also worry that the excavation would remove some spits of land that jut into the creek and protect their boats and property from winds and waves.
—Timothy B. Wheeler, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for excavation
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“Excavation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excavation. Accessed 5 May. 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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