#1 explore v. [research, search] inquire into; "the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project"; "He searched for information on his relatives on the web"; "Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness". wn
#2 explore v. travel to or penetrate into; "explore unknown territory in biology". wn
#3 explore v. examine minutely. wn
#4 explore v. examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes. wn
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