Definition of Probe
Probe
Pro·be
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To investigate or examine something carefully.
e.g. The team will probe the cause of the accident.
(verb)
to explore or examine with a probe, which is a slender medical instrument;
e.g. The scientist probed the dead seal to see its wounds and bite marks.
(noun)
a slender surgical medical instrument that is used to explore something such as a body cavity or wound;
e.g. The veterinarian used a probe to look around the bite marks on the sheep's stomach.
(noun)
the action of probing or examining;
e.g. He allowed a probe into the accusations to take place because he wanted to solve matter.
(noun)
an investigation into a matter;
e.g. The FBI probe did not uncover any important evidence.
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