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Meaning of the word probe in English

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probe

US /proʊb/
UK /proʊb/
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Noun

1.

a blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body

Example:
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The surgeon used a probe to examine the extent of the injury.
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The nurse inserted a thin probe into the patient's ear.
Synonym:
stylusdetectorsensor
2.

a spacecraft designed to explore the solar system and transmit data back to Earth

Example:
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The space probe sent back stunning images of Mars.
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NASA launched a new probe to study Jupiter's moons.
Synonym:
spacecraftexplorerlander
3.

an investigation into a crime or other matter

Example:
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The police launched a full-scale probe into the corruption allegations.
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The government ordered an independent probe into the financial scandal.
Synonym:
investigationinquiryexaminationscrutiny

Verb

1.

physically explore or examine (something) with a probe or the hands

Example:
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The doctor gently probed the wound to check for foreign objects.
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He used a stick to probe the muddy ground.
Synonym:
exploreexamineinvestigatedelve into
2.

seek to uncover information about (someone or something)

Example:
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Journalists began to probe the politician's past.
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The committee will probe the causes of the accident.
Synonym:
investigateinquire intoexaminescrutinize
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