What is the meaning of probe?

noun

  • An inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities.
    • usage: "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"
  • A flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities.
  • An exploratory action or expedition.
  • An investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity.

verb

  • Question or examine thoroughly and closely.
  • Examine physically with or as if with a probe.
    • usage: "probe an anthill"
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