probe — ozdic

Collocations

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1

(verb.)

ADV

deep/deeply

Detectives probed deeply into the suspect's background to find evidence of the crime.

further | gently

PREP

for

The detective probed for evidence at the crime scene yesterday afternoon.

into

Investigators decided to probe into the company's financial records after discovering irregularities.

with

She probed deeper into the issue with careful questions during the meeting.

Definitions

noun

1

Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc.

2

Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc.

You know, XR178.9, we haven't done any anal probes in a while.

You listen here! We don't do anal probes like other aliens, but I'm about to make an exception!

3

Something which penetrates something else, as though to explore; something which obtains information.

Silverberg also gives the reader reader some excellent character insight; deep probes into the minds of all the principals bring the reader closer to the persons involved than might be thought possible with the plot so far removed from the realm of normality.

4

An act of probing; a prod, a poke.

5

An investigation or inquiry.

They launched a probe into the cause of the accident.

verb

1

To explore, investigate, question, test, or prove.

If you probe further, you may discover different reasons.

the growing disposition to probe the legality of all acts of the crown

2

To insert a probe into.

name

1

A model of Ford automobile.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

investigation

verb — question or examine thoroughly and closely

examine

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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You know, XR178.9, we haven't done any anal probes in a while.

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02

You listen here! We don't do anal probes like other aliens, but I'm about to make an exception!

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03

Silverberg also gives the reader reader some excellent character insight; deep probes into the minds of all the principals bring the reader closer to the persons involved than might be thought possibl

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04

If you probe further, you may discover different reasons.

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05

the growing disposition to probe the legality of all acts of the crown

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06

It was exhilarating to watch him share a meal and then probe deeper into the cultures, the politics, and the heartbeat of the people of the city or country he was in. He seemed so learned, but not in

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, probe is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.