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probing
[proh-bing]
adjective
examining, investigating, or exploring something in a deep or searching way.
There was scarcely any discussion of the proposal—no probing questions, and no legal or ethical issues raised.
noun
the act or practice of examining, investigating, or exploring something in a deep or searching way.
Constant probing of the night sky by scientists reveals an abundance of activity within our solar system.
the act of examining or exploring something by means of a probe or any of various instruments, devices, etc..
Probing of the blocked duct was done under anesthesia.
Computers.the process of scanning a network, database, webpage, web app, etc., in order to obtain information about its structure and any security weaknesses that could be used to launch an attack: undertaken either maliciously by hostile parties, or diagnostically and preventively by those wishing to improve security.
Other 51Թ Forms
- probingly adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of probing1
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.
There is a pause of new student visa application appointments while the State Department increases security vetting procedures, including probing social media profiles for pro-Palestinian language and imagery.
But in “Hamlet” he seems content to toy around with Shakespeare’s tale without probing its miraculous depths.
The LAPD’s Force Investigation Division was already probing the shooting — standard protocol for all uses of force by officers — when on Wednesday California Atty.
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