meaning of probe
1. To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe.
2. Fig. : to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine thoroughly.
3. An instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances of a wound, ulcer, or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, of for exploring for bullets, for stones in the bladder, etc.
4. an investigation conducted using a probe instrument
Related Words
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