exploratory
adjective
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Definition of exploratory
: of, relating to, or being exploration
exploratory surgery exploratory drilling for oil
Examples of exploratory in a Sentence
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So, does this exploratory study apply to the majority of us who are ... ahem... a bit less fit? — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, "More intense exercise linked to a better sex life, exploratory study says," 30 Aug. 2019 Less than two hours later, Kennedy filed a principal campaign committee and statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission to support his exploratory effort. — Caitlin Conant, CBS News, "2020 Daily Trail Markers: Another Kennedy?," 26 Aug. 2019 The list of materials speaks to her exploratory momentum. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: Jay DeFeo show offers a provocative sketch of a California artist finding her voice," 17 Aug. 2019 Studies have shown unstructured, outdoor exploratory and sensory experiences have enhancement benefits for the mind and body. — Ron Seifer, sun-sentinel.com, "Got the grandkids? Try getting out into nature | Opinion," 9 Aug. 2019 Hoping that the Louisiana Austin Chalk could be a next big onshore oil play, ConocoPhillips said the exploratory well results have proven disappointing thus far. — Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle, "ConocoPhillips disappointed in Louisiana Austin Chalk," 31 July 2019 The one exploratory result that did stand out was when the researchers looked at pre-experiment testosterone levels. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, "When it comes to moral decisions, testosterone doesn’t seem to do much," 23 July 2019 Each course at Mil highlights a different landscape of the Andes and, in doing so, subtly points to a path through the region by singling out farmers and others whose visions align with Martínez’s exploratory mission. — National Geographic, "Here’s why every foodie you know is heading to Peru," 19 July 2019 While most travelers tend to use Athens as their base for seeing Greece’s classical highlights, reversing those roles, and choosing Delphi as an exploratory hub for a multiday tour, can bring unexpected rewards. — Liz Alderman, New York Times, "Voyage to the Center of the World," 9 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'exploratory.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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exploratory
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of exploratory
: done or created to find something or to learn more about something
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exploratory
adjective
ex·plor·ato·ry
| \ ik-ˈsplōr-ə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˈsplȯr-, -ˌtȯr-
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Medical Definition of exploratory
: of, relating to, or being exploration
exploratory surgery
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