probe

Speech parts

1. probe - Noun

2. probe - Verb

3. Probe - Proper noun

Meaning

To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe.

Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine thoroughly.

An instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances of a wound, ulcer, or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, of for exploring for bullets, for stones in the bladder, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

investigation examine study test question search survey investigate explore inquiry assess evaluate analyze inspect inquire
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Antonyms

back basis reaction belief agree trust
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Hypernyms

research enquiry exploration investigate inquiry penetrate

Hyponyms

try hear investigate inquire enquire gutter

Related terms

proof prove probable probation probity probesome

Phrases with the word

probe into electron paramagnetic resonance measurement probe measuring probe self-averaging pitot tube probe geo probe atmospheric probe

Derivatives

probed probing

Anagrams

Pober rebop

Examples

probe an anthill Source: Internet

there was a congressional probe into the scandal Source: Internet

A bench headed by Chief Justice Bobde said that plea for transfer of trial out of Uttar Pradesh in the case would be considered later after the CBI probe was completed. Source: Internet

"A biased probe analysis of potential well formation in an electron only, low beta Polywell magnetic field". Source: Internet

Accordingly, many spacecraft utilize reaction wheels or control moment gyroscopes to control orientation in space. citation A gravitational slingshot can carry a space probe onward to other destinations without the expense of reaction mass. Source: Internet

According to James Ennes, however, Admiral Kidd urged Ennes and his group to keep pressing for an open congressional probe. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

probator probatory probatory term probe carefully probe into probe-and-drogue