Definition of probe - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
investigationact of investigation or inquiry
- The police launched a probe into the incident.
2.
spaceTECH. spacecraft for gathering informationTECH.
- The space probe sent back images of Mars.
3.
surgical toolTECH. medical instrument for exploring wounds or organsTECH.
- The surgeon used a probe to examine the wound.
4.
scienceTECH. device for measuring or testingTECH.
- The technician used a probe to test the circuit.
5.
chemistryTECH. labeled molecule for studying structuresTECH.
- The scientist used a probe to study the DNA.
6.
aviationTECH. UK flexible tube for aerial refuelingTECH. UK
- The aircraft extended its probe for refueling.
Verb
1.
questioningquestion closely to discover facts
- The detective probed the suspect for more information.
2.
investigationexplore or investigate thoroughly
- The journalist probed the politician's past for any scandals.
3.
medicalinsert a thin instrument into something to examine
- The doctor probed the wound to assess the damage.
Images of probe
spacecraft for gathering information 
medical instrument for exploring wounds or organs 
flexible tube for aerial refueling
Expressions with probe
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investigate or examine something deeply to find information
The police will probe into the cause of the accident.
unmanned spacecraft designed to explore outer space
The space probe sent back valuable data from Mars..
device with a sensor tip used to measure how hot or cold something is
The chef inserted a temperature probe into the roast to check doneness.
probe-shaped device that detects or measures conditions for a sensing system
The technician placed a sensor probe inside the pipe to monitor pressure.
handheld device sending and receiving sound waves for body scanning images
The doctor moved the ultrasound probe over her abdomen during the scan.
device used with test equipment to sense and measure electric current
The engineer used a current probe to check the motor's startup draw.
device with several probes for measuring or testing
The multi-probe allows faster data collection in experiments.
short designed nucleic acid strand used to detect specific genetic sequences
The scientist used an oligonucleotide probe to identify the viral RNA in samples.
Origin of probe
Latin, probare (to test)
Terms with probe included in their meaning
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communication
gently probe a situation to gather information
probe
suggestion or action used to test people's reaction
probe thoughts
ascertain thoughts or motives
medical instrument
long thin probe for medical examination
medical
inserting a probe into a body cavity
acr: Scanning Probe Microscopy
method to study surfaces using a tiny probe
technology
probe-shaped device that detects or measures conditions for a sensing system
scientific equipment
using or involving more than one probe at once
Examples of probe in a sentence
A probe was initiated to uncover the truth behind the rumors. The probe discovered new rings around Saturn. Scientists launched a probe to study the comet. A probe was inserted to locate the blockage. Doctors used a probe to explore the cavity. The nurse inserted a probe to measure the temperature.
Engineers calibrated the probe before the experiment. A fluorescent probe was introduced to the cell culture. Researchers developed a new probe for protein analysis. The probe was damaged during the flight. Pilots must check the probe before takeoff. Journalists probed the politician about the scandal. She probed her friend for details about the surprise party. Detectives probed the crime scene for additional evidence. Scientists probed the ocean depths to discover new species. The surgeon probed the tissue for abnormalities. She probed the cavity to locate the source of the infection.
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- French:enquête, sonder, ...
- German:Untersuchung, befragen, ...
- Italian:indagine, interrogare, ...
- Spanish:investigación, indagar, ...
- Portuguese:inquérito, inquirir, ...
- Chinese:调查, 盘问, ...
- Japanese:調査, 詳しく尋ねる, ...
- Arabic:تَحْقيق, فَحَص, ...
- Hebrew:חֲקִירָה, לְתַחְקֵר, ...
- Russian:расследование, допрашивать, ...
- Ukrainian:розслідування, допитувати, ...
- Hindi:जांच, पूछताछ करना, ...
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