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exploratory

adjective

Intended to investigate possibilities or gather initial understanding.

Investigating possibilities

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investigative probing investigatory fact-finding

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provisional

adjective

Temporary or conditional, pending further information or confirmation.

Not yet final

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temporary tentative conditional interim preliminary probationary

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rudimentary

adjective

Basic or at an early stage of development.

Basic or early

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basic elementary fundamental undeveloped embryonic primitive

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tentative

adjective

Not yet settled or certain; offered cautiously for consideration.

Not settled or certain

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provisional preliminary uncertain hesitant conditional unconfirmed

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