Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Probe.
How to pronounce probe:
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Probe - as a noun
An inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
Example: "There was a congressional probe into the scandal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
investigation17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enquiry19inquiry19research13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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
Probe - as a verb
Question or examine thoroughly and closely
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
examine16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
investigate15look intoHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Examine physically with or as if with a probe
Example: "Probe an anthill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dig intopoke intoHypernyms (Closely Related)
perforate14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The doctor used a probe to examine the depth of the wound."
"The spacecraft's probe successfully landed on the surface of Mars."
"The journalist conducted a probe into the company's financial records."
"Forensic experts used a DNA probe to collect evidence at the crime scene."
"The surgeon inserted a probe into the patient's body to locate the tumor."
Word Game Points
Is PROBE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, probe is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROBE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PROBE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, probe is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROBE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is PROBE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, probe is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROBE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
