explore


Pronunciation key

( iks-plôr′ )
( iks-plōr′ )

ex•plore

v.t. [EXPLORED (-plôrd′, -plōrd′ EXPLORING, EXPLORES]

[L. explorare to search out, investigate; ex-, out + plorare, to cry out, wail].

  1. Systematically investigate, look into something closely, carefully examine, such as Explore all possibilities.
  2. To travel into an unknown or little known region and learn about its natural characteristics; its inhabitants, land, wildlife, etc.
  3. Medicine. Diagnostic examination of organs in the body.

v.i.

  1. To make explorations.

References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • The American Heritage Dictionary, Second College Edition ©1985

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