Definition of probe
Nouns
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
"there was a congressional probe into the scandal"
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- investigation
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fishing expedition
an investigation undertaken in the hope (but not the stated purpose) of discovering information
a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities
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surgical instrument
a medical instrument used in surgery
an exploratory action or expedition
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exploration
a careful systematic search
an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
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research
systematic investigation to establish facts
Verbs
question or examine thoroughly and closely
- Synonyms:
- examine
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enquire, inquire, investigate
conduct an inquiry or investigation of
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spy
secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage
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re-examine
question after cross-examination by opposing counsel
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hear, try
examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
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rehear, retry
hear or try a court case anew
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investigate, look into
investigate scientifically
Vocabulary Lists for probe
Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" Chapters 8-15 »(708 words)
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