Examine vs. Explore — What's the Difference?

To test or check the condition.

To inquire into or discuss a subject or issue.

To consider or discuss a particular issue.

To attempt to develop or utilize something.

To analyze or study to understand better.

To search and discover something about.

To review or scrutinize something.

To investigate systematically; examine

To inspect closely or in detail.

To search into or travel in for the purpose of discovery

To determine the qualifications, aptitude, or skills of by means of questions or exercises

(Medicine) To examine (a body cavity or interior part) for diagnostic purposes, especially by surgery.

To observe carefully or critically; inspect

To make a careful examination or search

To study or analyze

To seek for something or after someone.

To test or check the condition or health of

(transitive) To examine or investigate something systematically.

To question formally, as to elicit facts or information; interrogate

(transitive) To travel somewhere in search of discovery.

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

To examine diagnostically.

To check the health or condition of something or someone

(transitive) To (seek) experience first hand.

To determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination

(intransitive) To be engaged exploring in any of the above senses.

To interrogate

(intransitive) To wander without any particular aim or purpose.

To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully with a view to discover the real character or state of; to subject to inquiry or inspection of particulars for the purpose of obtaining a fuller insight into the subject of examination, as a material substance, a fact, a reason, a cause, the truth of a statement; to inquire or search into; to explore; as, to examine a mineral; to examine a ship to know whether she is seaworthy; to examine a proposition, theory, or question.

(transitive) To seek sexual variety, to sow one's wild oats.

To interrogate as in a judicial proceeding; to try or test by question; as, to examine a witness in order to elicit testimony, a student to test his qualifications, a bankrupt touching the state of his property, etc.

(colloquial) An exploration; a tour of a place to see what it is like.

Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning;

To seek for or after; to strive to attain by search; to look wisely and carefully for.

Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect;

To search through or into; to penetrate or range over for discovery; to examine thoroughly; as, to explore new countries or seas; to explore the depths of science.

Question or examine thoroughly and closely

Inquire into

Question closely

Travel to or penetrate into;

Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to;

Examine minutely

Examine (organs etc.) for diagnostic purposes

To travel through an area to learn about it.

To discuss or examine thoroughly for clarification.

It means to scrutinize the theory in detail, possibly to verify its validity or to understand its components.

Tools like microscopes, spectrometers, or chemical assays.

While both involve investigation, they are used differently based on the depth and intent of the investigation.

It implies a broader investigation of the theory, perhaps considering new angles or applications not previously considered.

It means to travel around the city, discovering new places, experiences, and cultural aspects.

Generally, yes, exploring is often more associated with creativity and discovering new possibilities.

It helps in assessing knowledge, understanding, and skill levels in a structured way.

By analyzing the problem's components and impacts methodically and in detail.

Outcomes can include new discoveries, developments, and broader understandings of subjects.

By researching, experimenting, and perhaps trying new approaches to understand the market's potential.