explorative
We began the research exploratively, using a small sample.
The results are only described exploratively so as to generate hypotheses for future research.
The wood that had been treated was not attacked by termites, even exploratively.
We want the audience to engage exploratively with the work.
The new process was introduced exploratively, in stages.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Searching
-seeking
beachcomb
beachcomber
beachcombing
body search
bounty hunter
comb
hunter
hunting ground
keep your/an eye out for someone/somethingidiom
leave no stone unturnedidiom
lookout
manhunt
needle
scout
scrounge around
search
seek someone/something out
seeker
troll