exploring
verb (present participle)UK /ɪkˈsplɔː.rɪŋ/
US /ɪkˈsplɔːr.ɪŋ/
Looking around to find out about new places or things.
The children are exploring the forest behind their house.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Learning about a subject by studying it carefully.
She is exploring the history of ancient Egypt.
3. Trying something new to see what it is like.
He is exploring new hobbies like painting and cooking.
4. Checking an area for natural resources such as oil or minerals.
The company is exploring for oil in the desert.