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probe
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- pronunciation:
- prob
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
probes, probing, probed |
| definition 1: |
to look deeply into.
The detective probed the case for clues.- synonyms:
- examine, explore, investigate, plumb, scrutinize
- similar words:
- inspect, penetrate, sound out
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| definition 2: |
to examine or explore with a probe.
The doctor probed my ear.- synonyms:
- examine, explore, investigate, prod
- similar words:
- hunt, inspect, penetrate, plumb, poke, rummage, test
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| related words: |
check, query, quiz, research, scan, seek, survey |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an instrument or tool used to explore the shape, condition, or depth of something that cannot be seen directly.
The doctor used a probe to look inside my throat.- similar words:
- instrument
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| definition 2: |
the act of looking for facts showing a crime was committed or a law was broken.
The lawyer asked for a probe of the mayor's actions.- synonyms:
- examination, investigation
- similar words:
- exploration, hunt, inspection, quest, research, review, search, study
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| related words: |
check, examination, test |
| derivations: |
probeable (adj.), prober (n.) |
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