exploring

(verb) inquire into. Synonyms: research, search, explore. Examples: "The students had to research the history of the second world war for their history project." "He searched for information on his relatives on the web." "Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness."

(verb) travel to or penetrate into. Synonyms: explore. Example: "Explore unknown territory in biology."

(verb) examine minutely. Synonyms: explore.

(verb) examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes. Synonyms: explore.