EXPLORATE
Ex*plo"rate, v. t. Etym: [L. explorare, exploratum.]
Defn: To explore. [Obs.] Sir. T. Browne.
EXPLORATION
Ex`plo*ra"tion, n. Etym: [L. exploratio: cf. F. exploration.]
Defn: The act of exploring, penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of discovery, especially of geographical discovery; examination; as, the exploration of unknown countries; (Med.)
Defn: physical examination.
"An exploration of doctrine." Bp. Hall.
EXPLORATIVE
Ex*plor"a*tive, a.
Defn: Exploratory.
EXPLORATOR
Ex"plo*ra`tor, n. Etym: [L.]
Defn: One who explores; one who examines closely; a searcher.
EXPLORATORY
Ex*plor"a*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. exploratorius.]