Probe

/pɹəʊb/

The meaning and definition of Probe, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it.
“Insert the probe into the soil and read the temperature.”
An investigation or inquiry.
“They launched a probe into the cause of the accident.”

verb

To explore, investigate, or question
“If you probe further, you may discover different reasons.”
To insert a probe into.

Synonyms yosu-miru

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