Definitions for exploratory
ɪkˈsplɔr əˌtɔr i, -ˈsploʊr əˌtoʊr iex·plorato·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. exploratory, explorativeadjective

   serving in or intended for exploration or discovery

   "an exploratory operation"; "exploratory reconnaissance"; "digging an exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico"; "exploratory talks between diplomats"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. exploratoryadjective

   Serving to explore or investigate.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Exploratoryadjective

   Searching; examining.

   Etymology: from explorate.

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1. exploratory

   Exploratory refers to the act of investigating, examining, or analyzing something in a detailed way to learn more about it, especially when this involves searching for new facts or understanding. It often involves an open-ended process, with the goal of discovery or gaining deeper insights, rather than testing a specific theory or hypothesis.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Exploratoryadjective

   serving or intended to explore; searching; examining; explorative

2. Etymology: [L. exploratorius.]

How to pronounce exploratory?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say exploratory in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of exploratory in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of exploratory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of exploratory in a Sentence

1. Chief Operating Officer Greg Hill:

   We have significantly decreased our 2016 capital and exploratory expenditures, and we plan to reduce activity at all of our producing assets.

2. Janice Schneider:

   The rules help ensure that any exploratory drilling operations in this highly challenging environment will be conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, while protecting the marine, coastal and human environments, and Alaska Natives’ cultural traditions and access to subsistence resources.

3. Janice Schneider:

   The rules help ensure that any exploratory drilling operations in this highly challenging environment will be conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, while protecting the marine, coastal, and human environments, and Alaska Natives’ cultural traditions and access to subsistence resources.

4. Carlos Pellegrini:

   The exploratory laparotomy in general is a relatively straightforward procedure for which mortality or morbidity are very low.

5. Nikos Dendias:

   In the exploratory talks there will be no discussion on demilitarising islands. No discussion on an issue that has to do with national sovereignty.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=exploratory
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Exploratory
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=exploratory
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exploratory