Associations to the word «Exploratory»

Wiktionary

EXPLORATORY, adjective. Serving to explore or investigate
EXPLORATORY, noun. An exploration or investigation
EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE, noun. (US) An organization established to help determine whether a potential candidate should run for an elected office.

Dictionary definition

EXPLORATORY, adjective. Serving in or intended for exploration or discovery; "an exploratory operation"; "exploratory reconnaissance"; "digging an exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico"; "exploratory talks between diplomats".

Wise words

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