Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Probes.
Probes - 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
Probes - 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
"Scientists are using probes to study the deep sea."
"Chemists use probes to measure the pH level of solutions."
"The archaeological team uncovered ancient tools and metal probes."
"Medical professionals rely on biopsy probes to collect tissue samples."
"The scientist probes the unknown depths of the ocean."
Word Game Points
Is PROBES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, probes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROBES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is PROBES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, probes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROBES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is PROBES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, probes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROBES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
