English / word
probe
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
A thorough investigation into something; to investigate thoroughly.; An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
to investigate thoroughly; a device used for exploration or examination
In context
01
The committee launched an independent probe into the financial irregularity.
02
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
Synonyms
investigation,inquiry,exploration
Antonyms
neglect,ignore,overlook
Collocations
probe into,independent probe,launch a probe
Verb forms
Past: probed · Past participle: probed · -ing: probing