explored; exploring
1
a
: to investigate, study, or analyze : look into
explore the relationship between social class and learning ability
—sometimes used with indirect questionsto explore where ethical issues arise—R. T. Blackburn
b
: to become familiar with by testing or experimenting
explore new cuisines
2
: to travel over (new territory) for adventure or discovery
3
: to examine especially for diagnostic purposes
explore the wound
: to make or conduct a systematic search
explore for oil
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