as in experimental
done or created to find something or to learn more about something
exploratory drilling for oil
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The first stage is exploratory—reading ranking lists, news articles and company websites.
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Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Goose, known for its genre-blending sound and exploratory live performances, will deliver two sets each night, setting the stage for a weekend full of unforgettable musical discovery.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
An exploratory mindset guides Boyle to his unorthodox view.
—Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
His debut album, Primera Musa, which dropped on September 20 via Mr. 305 Records and Rimas Entertainment, is both a nod to his inspirations and a showcase of his exploratory urbano sounds.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024
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Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Goose, known for its genre-blending sound and exploratory live performances, will deliver two sets each night, setting the stage for a weekend full of unforgettable musical discovery.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
An exploratory mindset guides Boyle to his unorthodox view.
—Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
His debut album, Primera Musa, which dropped on September 20 via Mr. 305 Records and Rimas Entertainment, is both a nod to his inspirations and a showcase of his exploratory urbano sounds.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Exploratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploratory. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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