Definition of probes

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Definition of probes

  • an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities (noun)

    Examples

    1. there was a congressional probe into the scandal

    Synonyms

    1. investigation
  • examine physically with or as if with a probe (verb)

    Examples

    1. probe an anthill

    Synonyms

    1. dig into
    2. poke into
  • question or examine thoroughly and closely (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. examine
  • a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities (noun)
  • an exploratory action or expedition (noun)
  • an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity (noun)

See definition of probes in Merriam Webster