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Uncharted territory vs. Unchartered territory
Uncharted territory
/ʌnˈtʃɑrtəd ˈtɛrɪtəri/Examples:
Exploring the depths of the ocean is uncharted territory.The scientist's research delved into uncharted territory.Entering the start-up world felt like uncharted territory.
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This word has no antonymsUnchartered territory
/ʌnˈtʃɑːrtərd ˈtɛrətɔːri/Examples:
Navigating unchartered territory requires innovation and bravery.Their project explores unchartered territory in renewable energy.Therapists often venture into unchartered territory with unique cases.
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- Uncharted means not on the map, or unknown, and relates to the metaphor of a chart or map.
- Unchartered refers to something not governed by a charter or policy, but it is less commonly used.
- Remember charted relates to maps, as in nautical charts, while chartered is related to formal documents.
- An adventure into a new area is uncharted because it's not on the map.
- An organization not having a charter may be unchartered, but this term is rarely needed.
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