Exploratory

/ɪkˈsplɔːrətɔːri/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

relating to or involving exploration; investigating or seeking to discover.

The researchers conducted exploratory studies to identify potential new treatments for the disease.

intended to help people learn more about something, especially through practical experience.

The company initiated an exploratory project to assess the feasibility of expanding into new markets.

characterized by or involving the exploration of unknown areas.

The exploratory mission aimed to chart the unvisited regions of the ocean.

of or relating to a preliminary investigation or assessment.

We undertook exploratory conversations with several partners before finalizing the collaboration.

Derived from Latin 'exploratorius', from 'explorare' meaning 'to investigate'.

exploratory research

Research aimed at gathering preliminary information that will help define problems and suggest hypotheses.

exploratory data analysis

An approach to analyzing data sets to summarize their main characteristics, often with visual methods.

exploratory expedition

A journey undertaken to gather information about a geographical area.

exploration

the action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.

explorer

a person who explores an unfamiliar area.

expo

short for exposition, often relating to a large public event to showcase something.