If you probe something, you investigate it thoroughly. If you go into business with someone, you might probe her finances to make sure that she has a good track record.
To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe.
Noun
an investigation conducted using a probe instrument
Noun
an exploratory action or expedition
Noun
a flexible slender surgical instrument used to explore wounds or body cavities
Noun
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"
Verb
question or examine thoroughly and closely
Verb
examine physically with or as if with a probe; "probe an anthill"
v. t.
To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the
body, with a probe.
v. t.
Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine
thoroughly.
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.
Probe
The growing disposition to probe the legality of all acts, of the crown.
Probe
To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe.
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.
Usage Examples
If you fear making anyone mad, then you ultimately probe for the lowest common denominator of human achievement.
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Other Usage ExamplesI look only to the good qualities of men. Not being faultless myself, I won't presume to probe into the faults of others.
Is it right to probe so deeply into Nature's secrets? The question must here be raised whether it will benefit mankind, or whether the knowledge will be harmful.