What is the meaning of probing?

verb

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

adjective

  • Diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation.
    • usage: "a probing inquiry"; "a searching investigation of their past dealings"
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