Pronunciation: /proʊb/
noun a long, slender surgical instrument used for exploring or probing a wound or body cavity
A1 The doctor used a probe to check my teeth for cavities.
A2 The scientist used a probe to explore the depths of the ocean.
B1 The police used a probe to investigate the crime scene.
B2 The space probe successfully landed on Mars and sent back valuable data.
C1 The government launched a probe into allegations of corruption within the company.
C2 The probe conducted by the committee revealed widespread misconduct within the organization.
verb to inquire into or explore thoroughly
A1 The detective probed the crime scene for clues.
A2 She probed her friend for more information about the party.
B1 The journalist probed the politician about his controversial statements.
B2 The scientist probed the depths of the ocean to discover new species.
C1 The investigator probed the witness for inconsistencies in their story.
C2 The researcher probed the data for any correlations that could explain the results.
formal The scientists used a sophisticated probe to gather data from deep within the ocean.
informal The detectives used a probe to investigate the crime scene.
slang I heard they used a probe to check for bugs in the room.
figurative Her questions during the interview felt like a probe into my personal life.
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