- 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, especially mechanically, as with a probe.
- to search for; search out.
- to engage in exploration.
- to examine or investigate, esp systematically
- to travel to or into (unfamiliar or unknown regions), esp for organized scientific purposes
- to examine (an organ or part) for diagnostic purposes
- to search for or out
