That examines or is appointed to examine a person or thing (in various senses of the verb).

= exploratory, adj. 2, 3.

Of, relating to, or used for examination; characterized by examination; of the nature of an examination; = examinatory, adj.

Undertaken for the sake of exploration, examination, or discovery; investigative; preparatory, provisional.

That explores; exploratory.

Characterized by or inclined to investigation; examining; inquisitive.

Characterized by searching or investigating; in quot. 1642, inclined to seek.

Given to search or investigation.

That is appointed to examine something. Obsolete. rare.

Relating to, connected with, or involving exploration.