Synonyms of the word

exploratory

• adj. Serving to explore or investigate.
• n. An exploration or investigation.

alpha

• n. The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it…
• n. Latin alpha.
• n. (sciences) The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with…
• n. (finance) The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.
• n. A person, especially a male, who is dominant, successful and attractive; (see alpha male).
• n. (informal, abbreviation) Alphabet.
• n. (software engineering) The first versions of a program, usually only available to the developer, and only…
• n. (computer graphics) The level of translucency of a color, as determined by the alpha channel.
• n. (statistics) The significance level if a statistical test; the alpha level.
• adj. Designates the first in an order of precedence.
• adj. (of person, object or action) exhibiting characteristics of the alpha male/female archetype.
• adj. (astronomy) Designates some bright star, usually the brightest star, of a constellation.

beta

• adj. Identifying a molecular position in an organic chemical compound.
• adj. Designates the second in an order of precedence.
• adj. (computing) Preliminary; prerelease. Refers to an incomplete version of a product released for initial…
• adj. (of a person, object or action) associated with the beta male/female archetype.
• n. The name of the second letter of the Greek alphabet (Β, β), preceded by alpha (Α, α) and followed by gamma,…
• n. Used in marking scheme: α, β, γ or α+, α, α-, β etc.
• n. (finance) Average sensitivity of a security's price to overall securities market prices.
• n. (computing) The phase of development after alpha testing and before launch, in which software, while not…
• n. (computing) A computer program in such a phase; a preliminary version.
• n. (climbing) Information about a route which may aid someone in climbing it.
• n. (physics) A beta particle or beta ray.
• n. A beta fish, of the genus Betta.
• n. A beta male.
• v. (computing) To preliminarily release computer software for initial testing prior to final release.
• v. (chiefly Internet) To beta-read a text.

explorative

• adj. exploratory.

preliminary

• adj. in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.
• n. A preparation for a main matter; an introduction.
• n. Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists.
• n. A relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing.

searching

• v. present participle of search.
• adj. (of an investigation, etc.) Thorough.
• n. search; hunt.

wildcat

• n. A cat that lives in the wilderness, specifically.
• n. (figuratively) A person who acts like a wildcat, (usually) a violent and easily-angered person or a sexually…
• n. (American football) An offensive formation with an unbalanced line and a snap directly to the running…
• n. (nautical) A wheel that can be adjusted so as to revolve either with or on the shaft of a capstan.
• n. (firearms) Clipping of wildcat cartridge.
• n. (uncommon) Clipping of wildcat strike, a strike undertaken without authorization from the relevant trade…
• n. (obsolete) Clipping of wildcat money, notes issued by a wildcat bank.
• adj. (usually pejorative) Of or concerning businesses operating outside standard or legitimate practice, especially.
• adj. (firearms) Of or concerning customized or hand-made cartridges.
• adj. Unauthorized by the proper authorities.
• v. To drill for oil in an area where no oil has been found before.