This is the 13314th most frequent German word.
auszuloten
"Auszuloten" means "to sound out" or "to explore thoroughly."
Here, 'auszuloten' is used in the infinitive form after 'gründlich', emphasizing the act of exploring or gauging possibilities.
Es ist wichtig, die Möglichkeiten gründlich auszulotenen.
It is important to thoroughly explore the possibilities.
In this context, 'auszuloten' refers to the literal action of measuring depth, related to its original usage in navigation.
Sie versuchen, die Tiefen des Meeres auszuloten.
They are trying to sound the depths of the sea.
'Auszuloten' is applied metaphorically here, indicating investigating or gaging new business environments.