explore vs exploration

explore is not a noun while exploration is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
explore	No	No	Yes	No
exploration	Yes	No	No	No

explore (noun)	exploration (noun)
	a careful systematic search
	to travel for the purpose of discovery
	a systematic consideration

explore (verb)	exploration (verb)
inquire into
travel to or penetrate into
inquire into a subject in detail
examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes