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1. probe - noun

· an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"

Synonym(s): investigation

Hypernym(s): inquiry, enquiry, research




2. probe - noun

· a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities

Hypernym(s): surgical_instrument




3. probe - noun

· an exploratory action or expedition

Hypernym(s): exploration




4. probe - noun

· an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity

Hypernym(s): research




5. probe - verb

· question or examine thoroughly and closely

Synonym(s): examine

Hypernym(s): investigate, look_into




6. probe - verb

· examine physically with or as if with a probe; "probe an anthill"

Synonym(s): dig_into, poke_into

Hypernym(s): penetrate, perforate





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