noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
search; exploration; investigation
Used for searching through an area, data, possibilities, or an unknown domain. It often sounds more systematic or exploratory than the everyday verb 探す.
研究チームは海底を探索した。
The research team explored the ocean floor.
The AI searches for the optimal route.
新しい薬の候補物質を探索している。
They are investigating candidate substances for a new drug.