exploratory approach
noun phraseUK /ɪkˈsplɒrətri əˈprəʊtʃ/
US /ɪkˈsplɔːrətɔːri əˈproʊtʃ/
A way of doing something by trying things out to see what you find.
The scientists used an exploratory approach to learn how the new material behaved.
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2. A research style that looks for new ideas rather than testing a fixed guess.
Her exploratory approach led the team to a surprising discovery.
3. A teaching method where learners find answers by trying and asking questions.
The teacher's exploratory approach made the children ask lots of questions.
4. A way of solving problems by first gathering information and testing small steps.
They took an exploratory approach before deciding on the final design.