probing
/ˈproʊbɪŋ/
adjective
- Tending to ask deep or searching questions; inquisitive and thorough in investigation.
- Her probing gaze made me feel like she could see right through me.
- The teacher's probing comments helped the students think more critically.
- The journalist asked probing questions about the company's finances.
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noun
- The act of investigating or exploring something thoroughly.
- After much probing, the detective finally found the hidden evidence.
- The doctor's gentle probing of the wound caused only slight discomfort.
- The scientist's probing of the ocean floor revealed new species.
verb
- Present participle of probe; to physically explore or examine something, often with a tool or instrument.
- The dentist was probing my tooth for cavities.
- The astronaut is probing the lunar surface with a special instrument.
- Rescuers are probing the rubble for any signs of survivors.
- Present participle of probe; to investigate or question deeply.
- The reporter is probing into the politician's past.
- She kept probing his motives until he finally confessed.
- The committee is probing the causes of the accident.