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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
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
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
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]