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explore

verb ex·plore \ik-ˈsplr\

: to look at (something) in a careful way to learn more about it : to study or analyze (something)

: to talk or think about (something) in a thoughtful and detailed way

: to learn about (something) by trying it

ex·ploredex·plor·ing

Full Definition of EXPLORE

transitive verb
1
a :  to investigate, study, or analyze :  look into <explore the relationship between social class and learning ability> —sometimes used with indirect questions <to 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>
intransitive verb
:  to make or conduct a systematic search <explore for oil>
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Origin of EXPLORE

Latin explorare, from ex- + plorare to cry out
First Known Use: 1585
EXPLORE Defined for Kids

explore

verb ex·plore \ik-ˈsplr\
ex·ploredex·plor·ing

Definition of EXPLORE for Kids

1
:  to search through or into :  study closely <Doctors explored the spread of the disease.>
2
:  to go into or through for purposes of discovery or adventure <explore a cave>
ex·plor·er \ik-ˈsplr-ər\ noun
Medical Dictionary

explore

transitive verb ex·plore \ik-ˈsplō(ə)r, -ˈspl(ə)r\
ex·ploredex·plor·ing

Medical Definition of EXPLORE

:  to examine (as by surgery) especially for diagnostic purposes <the abdomen may need to be explored surgically—Donald Caslow>
ex·plo·ra·tion \ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən\ noun

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