Exploratory
/ɪˈksplɔrəˌtɔri/
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Definition
(adj) Serving to explore or investigate.
Sentence Examples
An exploratory investigation was required to collect important data regarding the health of the ecosystem.
I'm forming an exploratory committee to decide whether I should run for president.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The surgeons performed an ____ operation to see if the cancer had spread to other organs.