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exploratory approach

[ɪkˈsplɔːrətəri əˈproʊtʃ]
noun phrasepl: exploratory approaches
abordagem exploratória
1. A method or strategy that involves investigating, examining, or testing something in a preliminary way to gather information before making final decisions or commitments
The company took an exploratory approach to the new market before investing heavily.
A empresa adotou uma abordagem exploratória do novo mercado antes de investir pesadamente.
2. A tentative or investigative method used in research, business, or problem-solving to discover possibilities and understand a situation better
The research team used an exploratory approach to identify potential solutions.
A equipe de pesquisa utilizou uma abordagem exploratória para identificar possíveis soluções.
Synonyms
investigative approachpreliminary approachtentative methodtrial approachdiscovery method
Antonyms
definitive approachconclusive methodfixed strategypredetermined approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abordagem exploratória
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese business and academic contexts
São Paulo
abordagem exploratória
Common in business and corporate environments
Portugal
abordagem exploratória
Standard usage, sometimes also 'método exploratório'
General Brazilian
metodologia exploratória
Alternative academic term

Related Idioms & Phrases

to test the waters
to feel one's way
to go on a fishing expedition
to throw something at the wall and see what sticks
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