explore in WordNet English dictionary

1. 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"
   research  search  explore 
   
2. travel to or penetrate into
   "explore unknown territory in biology"
   explore 
   
3. examine minutely
   explore 
   
4. examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes
   explore