explore
to traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery: to explore the island.
to look into closely; scrutinize; examine: Let us explore the possibilities for improvement.
Surgery. to investigate into, especially mechanically, as with a probe.
Obsolete. to search for; search out.
Origin of explore
1Other words for explore
Other words from explore
- ex·plor·a·ble, adjective
- ex·plor·a·bil·i·ty, noun
- ex·plor·ing·ly, adverb
- re·ex·plore, verb, re·ex·plored, re·ex·plor·ing.
- un·ex·plor·a·ble, adjective
- un·ex·plored, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for explore
/ (ɪkˈsplɔː) /
(tr) to examine or investigate, esp systematically
to travel to or into (unfamiliar or unknown regions), esp for organized scientific purposes
(tr) med to examine (an organ or part) for diagnostic purposes
(tr) obsolete to search for or out
Origin of explore
1Derived forms of explore
- explorer, noun
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