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exploratory

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪkˈsplɔːrətɔːri/ · UK /ɪkˈsplɒrətəri/

exploratory means: Done to learn more about something before deciding what to do.

adjective

INVESTIGATINGC1

Done to learn more about something before deciding what to do.

  • We held an exploratory meeting.
  • The doctor recommended exploratory surgery.
  • Their exploratory research revealed several possible causes.

Similar words: investigative

Common phrases: exploratory research, exploratory talks, exploratory surgery

noun

INVESTIGATIONC2

An activity or procedure carried out to find out more about something.

  • The doctor scheduled an exploratory.
  • The exploratory revealed the source of the pain.
  • They discussed the findings from the exploratory.

Similar words: investigation, exploration

Common phrases: an exploratory, surgical exploratory

Questions about exploratory

What does exploratory mean?

Done to learn more about something before deciding what to do.

What is exploratory in other languages?

Türkçe: araştırma amaçlı · Español: exploratorio · Français: exploratoire · Deutsch: erkundend · Italiano: esplorativo · 日本語: 探索的な

How do you pronounce exploratory?

In American English /ɪkˈsplɔːrətɔːri/; in British English /ɪkˈsplɒrətəri/.

How do you use exploratory in a sentence?

We held an exploratory meeting. The doctor recommended exploratory surgery.

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