What does «tantear» mean in Spanish?

To reflect carefully on a subject before carrying it out; to consider something thoroughly.

Examples of use in Spanish: "Debes tantear las ventajas y las desventajas antes de tomar semejante decisión".

"No tuve tiempo para tantear el problema".
To inquire about a person's intentions, opinions or qualities.

Examples of use in Spanish: "Los tres candidatos fueron tanteados, pero no calificaron para el puesto".
See if one thing fits well with another.
Carefully examining an object, especially by touch.

Examples of use in Spanish: "tanteó el jarrón en busca de defectos".
To score goals in the game (u. t. c. i.).
To stalk, to watch.

Examples of use in Spanish: "se escondió en el callejón y tanteó a su víctima".
Swindling.

♦ Used in: Mexico

Examples of use in Spanish: "¡El panadero me tanteó! Me ha dado un billete falso".
Mock.

♦ Used in: Mexico

Examples of use in Spanish: "me gastó una broma para tantearse de mí".
Approximately calculate an amount.

Examples of use in Spanish: "tantear la cantidad de tela necesaria", "tantear el peso".
Art. To trace or draw an outline; to sketch.
To make suertes to the bull before starting the bullfight to know his condition, intentions or bravery.
To grope or grope.

Examples of use in Spanish: "tanteó por el pasillo oscuro hasta encontrar la puerta".