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   probe

   /prōb/

   noun

   • 1. a blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.
   • ▪ a small device, especially an electrode, used for measuring, testing, or obtaining information.
   • ▪ a projecting device for engaging in a drogue, either on an aircraft for use in inflight refueling or on a spacecraft for use in docking with another craft.
   • ▪ an unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
   • ▪ an investigation into a crime or other matter: "a probe into the maritime industry by the FBI"

   verb

   • 1. physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument: "researchers probing the digestive glands of mollusks" Similar examinefeelfeel aroundexploreprodpokecheck
   • ▪ seek to uncover information about someone or something: "police are probing another murder" Similar investigateconduct an investigation intoinquire/inquire intolook intostudyconduct an inquiry/inquiry intoexaminescrutinizego intocarry out an inquest intoresearchanalyzedissectsearch intodelve intodig intosoundplumb

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun): from late Latin proba ‘proof’ (in medieval Latin ‘examination’), from Latin probare ‘to test’. The verb dates from the mid 17th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. probeable adjective
   • 2. prober noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROBE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PROBE meaning: 1. to try to discover information that other people do not want you to know, by asking questions…. Learn more.

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   part of speech: noun. definition 1: an instrument used to explore the depth, shape, or condition of something that cannot be viewed directly, esp. a thin surgical instrument used to examine a wound or body cavity. The doctor used a probe to examine the woman's throat. synonyms: sound. similar words: instrument.

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   noun An investigation into unfamiliar matters or questionable activities; a penetrating inquiry: synonym: inquiry. intransitive verb To penetrate or explore physically, especially with a probe, in order to find or discover something. intransitive verb To investigate by means of a chemical probe.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionprobe noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of probe noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Toggle navigation

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   'Probe' means to explore or examine something thoroughly, often used in the context of investigations or examinations. It extends into phrases like 'probe into,' and idioms like 'probe someone's mind,' denoting attempts to find out what someone is thinking or feeling.

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   Check 'probe' translations into Tagalog. Look through examples of probe translation in sentences, listen to pronunciation and learn grammar.

8. www.wordreference.com › synonyms › probeprobe - WordReference.com English Thesaurus

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   Sense: Noun: investigation. Synonyms: probing, examination, investigation, exploration, inquiry, study, analysis, research. Sense: Verb: investigate. Synonyms: investigate, conduct an investigation into, examine, look into, pry into, delve into, dig into, scrutinize, scrutinise (UK), research, explore. Sense: Verb: explore. Synonyms:

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