Excavation

/ˌɛks.kəˈveɪ.ʃən/

Synonyms

  • digging
  • dismantling
  • excavating
  • unearthing

Slang Meanings

Digging deep into something.
That project was an excavation into the core issues of the problem.
To uncover hidden truths or secrets.
They did some serious excavation on the company's finances.