Definition of Probe

1. Noun. An inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities. "There was a congressional probe into the scandal"

Exact synonyms: Investigation
Generic synonyms: Enquiry, Inquiry, Research
Specialized synonyms: Fishing Expedition
Derivative terms: Investigate

2. Verb. Question or examine thoroughly and closely. "The men probe for animals in the area"
Exact synonyms: Examine
Specialized synonyms: Enquire, Inquire, Investigate, Re-examine, Hear, Try
Generic synonyms: Investigate, Look Into
Derivative terms: Examination, Examination, Examination

3. Noun. A flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities.
Generic synonyms: Surgical Instrument

4. Verb. Examine physically with or as if with a probe. ; "Probe an anthill"
Exact synonyms: Dig Into, Poke Into
Generic synonyms: Penetrate, Perforate
Specialized synonyms: Gutter

5. Noun. An exploratory action or expedition.
Generic synonyms: Exploration

6. Noun. An investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity.
Generic synonyms: Research

Definition of Probe

1. v. t. To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe.

2. n. An instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances of a wound, ulcer, or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, of for exploring for bullets, for stones in the bladder, etc.

Definition of Probe

1. to investigate or examine thoroughly [v PROBED, PROBING, PROBES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Probe

probated
probates
probate court
probate will
probating
probation
probational
probationally
probationary
probationer
probationers
probations
probation officer
probative
probatory
probe (current term)
probed
probenecid
probenecids
prober
probers
probes
probing
probingly
probiotic
probiotics
probit
probities
probits
probity

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