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Answer for the clue "Exploring in order to gain information ", 14 letters:
reconnoitering

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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
alt. (present participle of reconnoiter English) n. A reconnoiter of enemy land or position. vb. (present participle of reconnoiter English)

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. exploring in order to gain information; "scouting in enemy territory is very dangerous" [syn: scouting , exploratory survey , reconnoitring ]

Usage examples of reconnoitering.

Brooklyn, so I spent the hours remaining to me before daylight in reconnoitering the cemetery and familiarizing myself with the various pathways, the entrance and the surrounding area.

I am tempted to believe that a stranger from the continent of Europe would be inclined, on first reconnoitering the city, to suppose that the places of worship were the theatres and cafes of the place.

After a number of reconnoiterings, Gull and Sickert lured Mary Anne Nichols into their coach by requesting her services.