Meaning of the word excavation in English

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excavation

US /ˌeks.kəˈveɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌeks.kəˈveɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the action of digging something out of the ground, or a site where this is done

Example:
The excavation of the ancient city revealed many artifacts.
Heavy machinery was used for the large-scale excavation.
2.

a hole or channel made by digging

Example:
The workers created a deep excavation for the building's foundation.
Rain filled the excavation, turning it into a muddy pond.
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