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probe
[prohb]
verb (used with object)
to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely.
to probe one's conscience.
Synonyms: ,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)
to examine or explore a matter thoroughly (sometimes followed byinto ).
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.
to explore or search with or as if with an instrument.
You may have to probe with the rod until you find the mouth of the pipe.
noun
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.
a projecting, pipelike device on a receiving aircraft used to make connection with and receive fuel from a tanker aircraft during refueling in flight.
a device, attached by cord to an oven, that can be inserted into roasts or other food so that the oven shuts off when the desired internal temperature of the food is reached.
Biology.any identifiable substance that is used to detect, isolate, or identify another substance, as a labeled strand of DNA that hybridizes with its complementary RNA or a monoclonal antibody that combines with a specific protein.
probe
/ əʊ /
verb
(tr) to search into or question closely
to examine (something) with or as if with a probe
noun
something that probes, examines, or tests
surgery a slender and usually flexible instrument for exploring a wound, sinus, etc
a thorough inquiry, such as one by a newspaper into corrupt practices
electronics a lead connecting to or containing a measuring or monitoring circuit used for testing
electronics a conductor inserted into a waveguide or cavity resonator to provide coupling to an external circuit
any of various devices that provide a coupling link, esp a flexible tube extended from an aircraft to link it with another so that it can refuel
See space probe
Other 51Թ Forms
- probeable adjective
- prober noun
- reprobe verb
- unprobed adjective
- ˈDz adjective
- ˈDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of probe1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of probe1
Example Sentences
Bath eventually ramped up the pressure, probing Leicester's line from the left then right as their forwards picked up the mantle and Du Toit surged over.
These discussions reveal a soulful, probing mind that not only kept her subjects on their toes, but warmly elicited thoughtful answers about the nature of their moment-in-time art.
Immigrant advocates at the front lines of deportation battles are facing death threats, probes from Republicans and a diminished funding base.
The department said it would start a “market conduct examination,” a comprehensive investigatory tool that regulators have to probe significant problems in the insurance market.
Both Australia and the UK - which did its own review last year - have sought to play down news of the US probe, saying it is natural for a new administration to reassess.
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