— explorable , adj. — explorability , n. — exploringly , adv.
/ik splawr", -splohr"/ , v. , explored, exploring .
v.t.
1. to traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery: to explore the island.
2. to look into closely; scrutinize; examine: Let us explore the possibilities for improvement.
3. Surg. to investigate into, esp. mechanically, as with a probe.
4. Obs. to search for; search out.
v.i.
5. to engage in exploration.
[ 1575-85; explorare to search out, examine, equiv. to ex- EX- 1 + plorare to cry out, prob. orig. with reference to hunting cries ]
Syn. 2. probe, study, research, investigate, survey.