Meaning of 'probe'

noun

an exploratory action or expedition

noun

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

noun

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

Example: "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"

Synonyms: investigation

verb

question or examine thoroughly and closely

Synonyms: examine

verb

examine physically with or as if with a probe

Example: "probe an anthill"

Synonyms: dig into poke into

noun

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