An exploratory investigation was required to collect important data regarding the health of the ecosystem.
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Exploratory
//ɛkˈsploɹ.əˌtoɹ.i//
Synonyms for "exploratory" (36 found)
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Related words (18)
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Antonyms
1 entriesderived
5 entriesrelated to
4 entriessimilar
10 entriesTranslations
7 translations across 6 languages.
Catalan
1 entries- exploratori adj (Translations)
French
1 entries- exploratoire adj (Translations)
German
2 entries- erforschend adj (Translations)
- untersuchend adj (Translations)
Polish
1 entries- badawczy adj (Translations)
Portuguese
1 entries- exploratório adj (Translations)
Spanish
1 entries- exploratorio adj (Translations)
Sample sentences
7 total sentences available.
I'm forming an exploratory committee to decide whether I should run for president.
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The Orwellian-named "gender exploratory therapy" is virtually indistinguishable from conversion therapy.
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"Gender exploratory therapy" is similar to "crisis pregnancy centers," and advocated by the same people.
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