exploring
ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ
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Definition of exploring - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

general activitythe activity of searching or investigating new things or places
  • Exploring is one of my favorite hobbies.
victim support

Adjective

1.
discoveryengaged in learning or discovering new ideas
  • The exploring students asked many questions during the lecture.
inquisitive investigative
2.
researchactively investigating or examining something
  • The exploring team discovered ancient artifacts.
examining investigating probing
3.
adventuretraveling to discover new places or things
  • The exploring adventurers mapped the uncharted island.
adventuring journeying
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venturing into new and unfamiliar fields
She is exploring uncharted territory with her innovative art style.
looking for new opportunities or possibilities
She is exploring new avenues in her career.

Origin of exploring

Latin, explorare (to investigate)

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ensemble exploring jazz fusion
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detailed story exploring a news topic in depth
space exploration
vehicle exploring other planets
exploration
organization dedicated to studying and exploring outer space
space exploration
planned effort for exploring and studying outer space
personal growth
start exploring new things or becoming independent
video games
video game focused on exploring with very simple controls
technology
activity of exploring websites online using a computer or other device

Examples of exploring in a sentence

  • Exploring new programming languages keeps his work exciting.
  • The exploring team discovered a hidden cave.
  • Exploring minds often lead to innovation.
  • The exploring scientists made a groundbreaking discovery.
  • Exploring researchers are mapping the ocean floor.
  • The exploring team discovered ancient ruins.

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  1. French:exploration, curieux, ...
  2. German:Erkunden, entdeckungsfreudig, ...
  3. Italian:esplorazione, curioso, ...
  4. Spanish:exploración, curioso, ...
  5. Portuguese:exploração, explorador, ...
  6. Chinese:探索, 探索的, ...
  7. Japanese:探検, 探求的な, ...
  8. Arabic:اسْتِكْشَاف, اِسْتِكْشَافِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲקִירָה, חוֹקֵר, ...
  10. Russian:исследование, исследующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дослідження, дослідницький, ...
  12. Hindi:खोजबीन, खोजी, ...
explore
ɪkˈsplɔr

Definition of explore - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
discoverytr./intr.travel to discover new places or thingstr./intr.
  • They explored the jungle for hidden treasures.
adventure journey travel
2.
investigatetr.examine something systematically for informationtr.
  • Scientists explore the data for new insights.
inspect investigate probe
3.
thinkingtr.think about an idea in detailtr.
  • We need to explore this concept further.
examine investigate
4.
experiencetr.Rareseek new experiences or sensationstr.Rare
  • She wants to explore different cultures during her travels.
examine investigate probe
5.
medicaltr.TECH.examine an organ for diagnostic purposestr.TECH.
  • The doctor explored the wound carefully.
examine inspect probe
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investigate all possible options or methods
We must explore every avenue to find a solution.
investigate all possible options or methods
The team will explore all avenues before making a final decision.
discover or learn new things or experiences
She decided to explore new horizons by traveling to different countries.
explore something again for new insights
Scientists decided to re-explore the ancient ruins.

Origin of explore

Latin, explorare (search out)

Examples of explore in a sentence

  • The team set out to explore the uncharted island.
  • They explore the cave for hidden treasures.
  • We explore the options before making a decision.
  • Let's explore the possibilities of this new technology.
  • She decided to explore the implications of the theory.
  • He decided to explore new hobbies after retirement.

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  1. French:explorer, examiner, ...
  2. German:erkunden, untersuchen, ...
  3. Italian:esplorare, indagare, ...
  4. Spanish:explorar, examinar, ...
  5. Portuguese:explorar, investigar, ...
  6. Chinese:探索, 研究, ...
  7. Japanese:探検する, 調査する, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتَكْشَفَ, فَحَصَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַחְקוֹר, לַחֲקוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:исследовать, изучать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:досліджувати, аналізувати, ...
  12. Hindi:अन्वेषण करना, जांच करना, ...
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