probe
/proʊb/
verb
- To explore, investigate, or examine something thoroughly, often by asking questions or using tools.
- The doctor probed the wound carefully to check for debris.
- The journalist probed the politician about the missing funds during the interview.
- Scientists are probing the surface of Mars for signs of ancient life.
- To physically poke or push into something, especially to explore or test it.
- She probed the soft ground with a stick to see how deep the mud was.
- The mechanic probed the engine with a long tool to find the blockage.
- The dentist probed between my teeth to check for cavities.
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noun
- A thorough investigation or inquiry into something.
- The police probe into the robbery lasted several months.
- The company launched a probe into the data breach to find out what happened.
- Congress called for a probe of the agency's spending practices.
- A device or instrument used to explore, examine, or measure something, especially in science or medicine.
- The doctor used a small probe to examine the patient's ear canal.
- The temperature probe showed that the oven was too hot.
- The space probe sent back images of Jupiter's moons.
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