probe

²probe

verb

probedprob·ing

Definition of PROBE

transitive verb

1

: to search into and explore very thoroughly : subject to a penetrating investigation

2

: to examine with a probe <unmanned vehicles probed space>

intransitive verb

: to make a searching exploratory investigation

— prob·er noun

Examples of PROBE

1. His questions made it clear he was probing for information.
2. He didn't like the police probing into his past.
3. He didn't like the police probing him about his past.
4. The doctor probed the wound with his finger.
5. Searchers probed the mud with long poles.
6. She probed the files for evidence that would help the investigation.

First Known Use of PROBE

1649

Related to PROBE

Synonyms: delve (into), dig (into), examine, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), explore, research

Related Words: inspect, sift, study, view; browse, cruise, peruse, scan, skim (through), surf, thumb (through); coinvestigate, reinvestigate

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