explore
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verb (used with object)
1.
to traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery: to explore the island.
2.
to look into closely; scrutinize; examine: Let us explore the possibilities for improvement.
3.
Surgery. to investigate into, especially mechanically, as with a probe.
4.
Obsolete. to search for; search out.
verb (used without object)
5.
to engage in exploration.
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Origin:
1575–85; < Latin explōrāre to search out, examine, equivalent to ex- ex-1 + plōrāre to cry out, probably orig. with reference to hunting cries
1575–85; < Latin explōrāre to search out, examine, equivalent to ex- ex-1 + plōrāre to cry out, probably orig. with reference to hunting cries
Related forms
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
Synonyms
2. probe, study, research, investigate, survey.
2. probe, study, research, investigate, survey.
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Word Origin & History
explore
1580s, "to investigate, examine," from L. explorare "investigate, search out," said to be originally a hunters' term meaning "set up a loud cry," from ex- "out" + plorare "to cry." But second element also explained as "to make to flow," from pluere "to flow." Meaning "to go to a country or place in quest
of discoveries" is first attested 1610s. Related: Explored; exploring.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
explore (ĭk-splôr')
v. ex·plored, ex·plor·ing, ex·plores
To examine for diagnostic purposes.
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Example sentences
Two new books explore why, and investigate the effects that misunderstanding risks can have on public policy.
Determine if you want to explore using a sea kayak or a whitewater kayak.
Explore interactive charts, graphs and images illustrating how cloud computing works.
Sit down with a journal or with someone you trust, and explore your feelings about these questions.
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