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probe
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- pronunciation:
- prob
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A probe is an instrument or tool used to explore something that cannot be seen or examined directly. A probe often goes deep inside something, like a part of the body, or explores a place that is difficult for humans to get to.
The doctor used a probe to examine the patient's throat.The probe sent back a lot of information about the surface of Mars.- similar words:
- instrument
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| definition 2: |
A probe is a deep investigation into something.
A probe into the actions of the company's directors did not find any evidence of crimes.- synonyms:
- examination, investigation
- similar words:
- exploration, hunt, quest, research, review, search, study
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| related words: |
check, examination, test |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
probes, probing, probed |
| definition: |
If someone probes something, they explore it deeply or in great detail.
My mom says she reads this news magazine because it probes the issues.- synonyms:
- examine, explore, investigate
- similar words:
- inspect, penetrate
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| related words: |
check, quiz, research, seek |
| derivations: |
probeable (adj.), prober (n.) |
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