PROBE

/pɹəʊb/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 11

Definition

  1. verb question or examine thoroughly and closely. — synonyms: examine
  2. verb examine physically with or as if with a probe. — synonyms: dig_into, poke_into
  3. noun an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities. — synonyms: investigation
  4. noun a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities.
  5. noun an exploratory action or expedition.
  6. noun an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity.

Examples

  • “They launched a probe into the cause of the accident.”
  • “Insert the probe into the soil and read the temperature.”
  • “If you probe further, you may discover different reasons.”

Anagrams of PROBE

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