The meaning of Probe

Probe – definition

noun
A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.
Usage examples:
The surgeon passes the probe over the surgical site again and excises more specimen if elevated rad…
noun
A thorough investigation into a crime or other matter.
Usage examples:
A probe into city hall corruption
Synonims:
Investigation Inquiry Examination Scrutiny Inquest Exploration Study Research Analysis Scrutinization
noun
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Usage examples:
Nasa directs the unmanned space probe galileo to plunge into the atmosphere of the planet jupiter, …
noun
A projecting device for engaging in a drogue, either on an aircraft for use in in-flight refuelling or on a spacecraft for use in docking with another craft.
Usage examples:
The aircraft can be equipped with an optional probe for probe and drogue refuelling, so the range c…

verb
Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument.
Usage examples:
Hands probed his body from top to bottom
Synonims:
Examine Feel Feel around Explore Prod Poke Check

verb
To search into or examine something
Usage examples:
[ i ] investigators are probing into new evidence in the case., [ t ] using a special instrument, t…

noun
The process of asking questions and examining facts in a situation, often in order to discover information that someone may be hiding
Usage examples:
Corruption/criminal/federal probe alarm bells rang around the city after the investment bank reveal…

Probe translation into English

Probe: translate from English into Chinese

探测, 探讨, 探索, 探测器, 探究, 试探, 钻

Probe: translate from English into Dutch

Doorvragen, Sonde, Onderzoeken, Sonderen, Onderzoek, Doordringen in

Probe: translate from English into French

Sonde, Sonder, Enquêter, Enquête, Sondage, Explorer, Chercher, Examiner, Investigation, Fouiner, Faire un sondage, Faire examen avec une sonde

Probe: translate from English into German

Sonde, Sondieren, Untersuchen, Erforschen, Untersuchung, Ergründen, Forschen, Durchleuchten, Suchen

Probe: translate from English into Hindi

जांच, छानबीन, तहक़ीक़ात, एषणी, परख करना, थाह लेना, सलाई से टटोलना, अनुसंधान, जाँच-पड़ताल करना, जाँच-पड़ताल

Probe: translate from English into Italian

Sonda, Sondare, Indagine, Esplorare, Interrogare

Probe: translate from English into Korean

조사, 탐침, 시험, 진상 따위를 규명하다, 규명하다, 엄밀하게 조사하다, 탐침으로 찾다, 부정 알리바이의 조사, 부정 행위의 조사

Probe: translate from English into Russian

Зонд, Исследовать, Зондировать, Щуп, Расследование, Проба, Зондирование, Расследовать

Probe: translate from English into Spanish

Investigacion, Sonda, Sondear, Investigar, Sondar, Sondeo, Exploración, Tienta, Explorador, Explorar, Examinar, Tantear

Word origin

late Middle English (as a noun): from late Latin proba ‘proof’ (in medieval Latin ‘examination’), from Latin probare ‘to test’. The verb dates from the mid 17th century.

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Probe – similar words

probed

verb
Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument.
Usage examples:
Hands probed his body from top to bottom

noun
A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.
Usage examples:
The surgeon passes the probe over the surgical site again and excises more specimen if elevated rad…

noun
A thorough investigation into a crime or other matter.
Usage examples:
A probe into city hall corruption

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Probe synonims

analysis

noun
Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
Usage examples:
Statistical analysis

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check

verb
Examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something.
Usage examples:
Customs officers have the right to check all luggage

noun
An examination to test or ascertain accuracy, quality, or satisfactory condition.
Usage examples:
A campaign calling for regular checks on gas appliances

exclamation
Us spelling of cheque.

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examination

ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

noun
A detailed inspection or study.
Usage examples:
An examination of marketing behaviour

noun
The act or process of carefully looking at someone or something to learn about its condition or to discover facts
Usage examples:
[ c ] you have to have a physical examination/exam in order to get life insurance., [ u ] the evide…

noun
The process of checking something carefully in order to discover new information or prove particular facts
Usage examples:
Examination of sth the review includes a detailed examination of city records., close/comprehensive…

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examine

verb
Inspect (someone or something) thoroughly in order to determine their nature or condition.
Usage examples:
A doctor examined me and said i might need a caesarean

verb
Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

verb
To look at or consider a person or thing carefully in order to discover something about the person or thing
Usage examples:
Investigators examined the wreckage for clues about the cause of the explosion.

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exploration

noun
The action of exploring an unfamiliar area.
Usage examples:
Space exploration

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explore

verb
Travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it.
Usage examples:
He explored the fontainebleau forest

verb
To travel to a new place to learn about it or become familiar with it
Usage examples:
[ t ] they set out to explore the city., we have to explore new ways to market our products., many …

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feel

verb
Be aware of (a person or object) through touching or being touched.
Usage examples:
She felt someone touch her shoulder

noun
An act of touching something to examine it.
Usage examples:
I let him have a feel of my hair and kept saying ‘it's a bit of a shock, isn't it?’ (must have been…

verb
Be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state

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inquest

noun
A judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident.
Usage examples:
The costs could continue to rise as the ministry of defence is considering applying for a judicial …

noun
An official examination of facts in an attempt to discover the cause of something, esp. of a sudden or violent death
Usage examples:
A coroner’s inquest

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inquiry

noun
An act of asking for information.
Usage examples:
The police were making inquiries in all the neighbouring pubs

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investigation

noun
The action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research.
Usage examples:
He is under investigation for receiving illicit funds

noun
The act of examining something carefully, esp. to discover the truth about it
Usage examples:
[ c ] a criminal investigation, [ u ] the cause of the fire is under investigation (= is being exam…

noun
The careful examination of a crime, problem, statement, etc., especially to discover the truth
Usage examples:
An investigation into sth an investigation into possible insider dealing has been begun by the stoc…

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poke

verb
Jab or prod (someone or something) with one's finger or a sharp object.
Usage examples:
He poked benny in the ribs and pointed

noun
An act of poking someone or something.
Usage examples:
She gave the fire a poke

noun
A bag or small sack.
Usage examples:
He fished out a poke of crisps from under the counter

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prod

verb
Poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object.
Usage examples:
He prodded her in the ribs

noun
A poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object.
Usage examples:
He gave the wire netting an experimental prod

noun
(especially in ireland) a protestant.

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research

noun
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Usage examples:
The group carries out research in geochemistry

verb
Investigate systematically.
Usage examples:
She has spent the last five years researching her people's history

verb
A seeking for knowledge

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scrutiny

noun
Critical observation or examination.
Usage examples:
The policy came under scrutiny last month

noun
The careful and detailed examination of something
Usage examples:
Will the candidates stand up under all that scrutiny?

noun
The careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it
Usage examples:
Be subjected to/come under scrutiny the figures are likely to come under close scrutiny.

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study

noun
The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.
Usage examples:
The study of english

verb
Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.
Usage examples:
I studied classics at college

verb
Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject

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