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Meaning of 'probe' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Probe [ n.]
- 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.
2 . Probe [ v. t.]
- 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.

Meaning of 'probe' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . probe [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
Example in sentence:
  • there was a congressional probe into the scandal
2 . probe [ v]
Meaning (2):
- examine physically with or as if with a probe
Example in sentence:
  • probe an anthill

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