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   Probe

   /prōb/

   

   noun

   • 1. a blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.
   • ▪ a small device, especially an electrode, used for measuring, testing, or obtaining information.
   • ▪ a projecting device for engaging in a drogue, either on an aircraft for use in inflight refueling or on a spacecraft for use in docking with another craft.
   • ▪ an unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
   • ▪ an investigation into a crime or other matter: "a probe into the maritime industry by the FBI"

   verb

   • 1. physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument: "researchers probing the digestive glands of mollusks" Similar examinefeelfeel aroundexploreprodpokecheck
   • ▪ seek to uncover information about someone or something: "police are probing another murder" Similar investigateconduct an investigation intoinquire/inquire intolook intostudyconduct an inquiry/inquiry intoexaminescrutinizego intocarry out an inquest intoresearchanalyzedissectsearch intodelve intodig intosoundplumb

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun): from late Latin proba ‘proof’ (in medieval Latin ‘examination’), from Latin probare ‘to test’. The verb dates from the mid 17th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. probeable adjective
   • 2. prober noun

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   • , probed, prob·ing. The checklist consists of a series of questions carefully designed to probe into all aspects of your business. The cross-examiner probed a little more before dismissing the witness. You may have to probe with the rod until you find the mouth of the pipe. an act or instance of probing.

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   What is a probe used for?

   • an act or instance of probing. an investigation, especially by a legislative committee, of suspected illegal activity. a tool or instrument designed for examining something, especially a slender surgical instrument for exploring the depth or direction of a wound, sinus, or the like. Aerospace. space probe ( def ).

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   What is the etymology of 'probe'?

   • The verb 'probe' has its etymology rooted in the Latin word 'probus,' meaning 'good' or 'upright,' and 'probare,' which means 'to test' or 'to prove.' In Latin, 'probare' was used to describe the act of testing or examining something to ascertain its quality or goodness.

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   Probe definition: to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely. See examples of PROBE used in a sentence.

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   probe (into something) (used especially in newspapers) a complete and careful investigation of something. a police probe into the financial affairs of the company; Arson probe after three die at home.

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   The meaning of PROBE is a slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity). How to use probe in a sentence.

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   a slender surgical instrument for exploring the depth or direction of a wound, sinus, or the like: inserting a probe into the wound. any slender device inserted into something in order to explore or examine: A probe was pushed slowly into the reactor core to determine how much radioactivity had been released.

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   To investigate, explore, or examine something thoroughly and systematically, often with the intention of obtaining information or understanding a particular subject or situation. "The survey aimed to probe public opinion on the controversial topic." Detailed meaning of probe.