CEFR B2

exploratory

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or involving exploration or investigation; done or designed to discover or ascertain something.

Examples

The team conducted an exploratory study to gather preliminary data before committing to a larger research project.
They made an exploratory trip into the uncharted jungle, hoping to find new species of plants and animals.

Synonyms: investigative, preliminary, probing, reconnaissance

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exploratory (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsplɔːrətɔːri/

Definition

Relating to or involving exploration or investigation; done or designed to discover or ascertain something.

Examples

The team conducted an exploratory study to gather preliminary data before committing to a larger research project.
They made an exploratory trip into the uncharted jungle, hoping to find new species of plants and animals.
An exploratory surgery was performed to determine the exact cause of the patient's persistent pain.

How to Use exploratory

exploratory analysis (collocation): An initial investigation of data to discover patterns. — "We performed an exploratory analysis of the sales figures to spot trends."
exploratory drilling (collocation): Drilling done to discover if oil, gas, or minerals are present. — "The company began exploratory drilling in the remote region."

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