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ex·plore  audio 
(k-splôr, -splr)  See the pronunciation key 

VERB:
ex·plored, ex·plor·ing, ex·plores
VERB:
tr.
  1. To investigate systematically; examine: explore every possibility.
  2. To search into or travel in for the purpose of discovery: exploring outer space.
  3. Medicine To examine for diagnostic purposes.
VERB:
intr.
To make a careful examination or search: scientists who have been known to explore in this region of the earth.
ETYMOLOGY:
Latin explrre : ex-, ex- + perhaps plrre, to cry out, as to rouse game
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