Ex·plor'a·to·ry adjective [ Latin exploratorius .] Serving or intended to explore; searching; examining; explorative. Sir H. Wotton. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/E/92
explorativeadjective serving in or intended for exploration or discovery; `an exploratory operation`; `exploratory reconnaissance`; `digging an exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico`; `exploratory talks between diplomats` Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974