ex•plore
Pronunciation: (ik-splôr', -splōr'), [key] — v., -plored, -plor•ing.
—v.t. - to traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery: to explore the island.
- to look into closely; scrutinize; examine: Let us explore the possibilities for improvement.
- to investigate into, esp. mechanically, as with a probe.
- to search for; search out.
—v.i. - to engage in exploration.
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