Meaning & Definition of Probe in English
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Probe
/proʊb/
noun
1. An inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
- "There was a congressional probe into the scandal"
synonym:
- probe,
- investigation
2. A flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities
synonym:
- probe
3. An exploratory action or expedition
synonym:
- probe
4. An investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
synonym:
- probe
verb
1. Question or examine thoroughly and closely
synonym:
- probe,
- examine
2. Examine physically with or as if with a probe
- "Probe an anthill"
synonym:
- probe,
- dig into,
- poke into