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probe Meaning
probe (n)
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities
an exploratory action or expedition
an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
probe (v)
question or examine thoroughly and closely
examine physically with or as if with a probe
probe Sentence Examples
- The detective used a flashlight to probe the dark corners of the abandoned warehouse.
- Journalists often probe deeply into complex issues to uncover the truth.
- Scientists use sophisticated equipment to probe the depths of the ocean.
- The prosecutor attempted to probe the witness's testimony for inconsistencies.
- The doctor used a thin probe to examine the patient's ear canal.
- The investigator gently probed the suspect for information about the crime.
- The journalist's probing questions revealed new insights into the scandal.
- The surgeon carefully probed the wound to assess its depth and severity.
- The psychologist used probing techniques to uncover the root causes of the patient's behavior.
- The teacher encouraged students to probe the text for deeper meaning during literary analysis.
FAQs About the word probe
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities, a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities,
investigation, exploration, probing, inquiry, study, examination, inspection, probation, delving,research
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The detective used a flashlight to probe the dark corners of the abandoned warehouse.
Journalists often probe deeply into complex issues to uncover the truth.
Scientists use sophisticated equipment to probe the depths of the ocean.
The prosecutor attempted to probe the witness's testimony for inconsistencies.
