exploratory
adjective/ɪkˈsplɔrəˌtɔri/
Frequency rank: #10,833 most common English word
Meaning
done in order to discover or learn something; intended to explore.
Example sentence
The scientists conducted exploratory research to understand the effects of the new drug.
Synonyms & related words
- investigative
- preliminary
- experimental
- investigatory
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