What does probe mean in English? Meaning of probe definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "probe": an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
Noun
Meaning: an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activitiesExample: there was a congressional probe into the scandalSynonyms: investigation
probeHyponyms: fishing expeditionHypernyms: enquiry
inquiry
researchMeaning of "probe": question or examine thoroughly and closely
Verb
Meaning: question or examine thoroughly and closelySynonyms: examine
probeHyponyms: enquire
hear
inquire
investigate
re-examine
tryHypernyms: investigate
look intoMeaning of "probe": a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities
Noun
Meaning: a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavitiesSynonyms: probeHypernyms: surgical instrumentMeaning of "probe": examine physically with or as if with a probe
Verb
Meaning: examine physically with or as if with a probeExample: probe an anthillSynonyms: dig into
poke into
probeHyponyms: gutterHypernyms: penetrate
perforateMeaning of "probe": an exploratory action or expedition
Noun
Meaning: an exploratory action or expeditionSynonyms: probeHypernyms: explorationMeaning of "probe": an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
Noun
Meaning: an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavitySynonyms: probeHypernyms: researchAdjective: (surgery) Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc. [from 15th c.](figuratively) Something which penetrates something else, as though to explore; something which obtains information. [from 17th c.]An act of probing; a prod, a poke. [from 19th c.](figuratively) An investigation or inquiry. [from 20th c.] They launched a probe into the cause of the accident.(aeronautics) A tube attached to an aircraft which can be fitted into the drogue from a tanker aircraft to allow for aerial refuelling. [from 20th c.](sciences) A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it. [from 20th c.] Insert the probe into the soil and read the temperature.(astronautics) A small, usually unmanned, spacecraft used to acquire information or measurements about its surroundings. [from 20th c.](game of Go) a move with multiple answers seeking to make the opponent choose and commit to a strategy(biochemistry) Any group of atoms or molecules radioactively labeled in order to study a given molecule or other structureSynonyms:
inquest, study, scrutiny, exploration, examination, inquiry, research, probing, detection, quest, inquisition, fishing expedition, third degree, delving, legwork, check out, inquire, verify, dig, scrutinize, interrogate, examine, poke, sift, penetrate, prospect, sound, pierce, eye, study, search, quiz, ask, catechize, test, query, prod, check, go into, look into, delve into, check over, check up, feel around, feel out, look-see, put out a feeler, sound out, test the waters,
Antonyms:
misunderstand, ignore, reply, answer,
