exploratoryprocessing

noun
UK /ɪkˈsplɒrətəri ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/
US /ɪkˈsplɔːrətɔːri ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/

Looking closely at something to learn how it works.

The scientists used exploratory processing to study the new rock.

SYNONYMS

investigationexaminationanalysisstudyinquiry

RELATED WORDS

researchdiscoverytestingobservation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computer method that tries many options to find an answer.

The program used exploratory processing to solve the puzzle.

3. Thinking carefully about a problem before deciding what to do.

Her exploratory processing helped the team choose the best plan.

4. Checking data in a free way to spot patterns.

Exploratory processing of the numbers showed a clear trend.