Probe
/pɹəʊb/
The meaning and definition of Probe, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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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.”
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An investigation or inquiry.
“They launched a probe into the cause of the accident.”
verb
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To explore, investigate, or question
“If you probe further, you may discover different reasons.”
- To insert a probe into.
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Synonyms
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