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   What does probe mean?

   • [transitive] probe something to touch, examine or look for something, especially with a long, thin instrument The doctor probed the wound for signs of infection. Searchlights probed the night sky. Definition of probe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What does probed mean?

   • , 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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   Is probe a verb or a noun?

   • In addition to its verb and noun forms, “probe” can also function as an adjective or a transitive verb in certain contexts: Adjective: In this form, “probe” describes something that is used for or related to probing. For instance: The scientist used a probe thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the experiment.

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   Where did the word probe come from?

   • The earliest known use of the verb probe is in the mid 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for probe is from 1542, in Confescon R. Meyrick. It is also recorded as a noun from the Middle English period (1150—1500). probe is formed within English, by conversion. Etymons: probe n.

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   Definition of probe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Verb Usage: As a verb, “probe” typically functions intransitively, meaning it does not require a direct object. It is often used to describe the act of exploring or investigating something in a thorough and systematic manner.

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   Nov 28, 2023 · noun. verb. How to Use probe in a Sentence. probe. 1 of 2 noun. Definition of probe. Synonyms for probe. The FBI probe did not produce any new evidence. This was the first time any country had landed a probe on the south pole. Emilien Coquard, Forbes , 28 Nov. 2023. But this isn’t the only problem that’s troubled the probe.

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   verb (used with object) , probed, prob·ing. to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience. Synonyms: scrutinize, investigate. to examine or explore with or as if with an instrument: The dentist probed the offending tooth. She keeps probing her ear with a cotton swab. verb (used without object) , probed, prob·ing.

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   verb (used with object), probed, prob·ing. to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience. to examine or explore with or as if with an instrument: The dentist probed the offending tooth.

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   What does the verb probe mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb probe . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   v.t. to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience. to examine or explore with a probe. v.i. to examine or explore with or as if with a probe. n. the act of probing. a slender surgical instrument for exploring the depth or direction of a wound, sinus, or the like.