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probe

/pɹəʊb/

Intermediate

investigate, explore, probe

📚 Meanings

verb
  • 1.

    to inquire into or examine something closely.

    "The journalist tried to probe the politician's secrets."

noun
  • 1.

    a tool or instrument used for probing.

    "The journalist tried to probe the politician's secrets."

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The journalist tried to probe the politician's secrets.

The journalist tried to probe the politician's secrets.

Scientists probe deep into the ocean's unexplored regions.

Scientists probe deep into the ocean's unexplored regions.

The doctor used a probe to check for internal injuries.

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probe - translations in 14 languages

한국어조사하다, 탐사하다, 탐침
Englishinvestigate, explore, probe
简体中文调查，探测
繁體中文調查，探測
日本語調査する、探る
Tiếng Việtđiều tra, thăm dò
Portuguêsinvestigar, sondar
Françaisenquêter, sonder
Deutschuntersuchen, erkunden
Españolinvestigar, explorar
Монголмөрдөх, судлах
Bahasa Indonesiamenyelidiki, menjelajahi
Bahasa Melayumenyelidik, meneroka
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Frequently asked about probe

How do you pronounce probe?

probe is pronounced [/pɹəʊb/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.

What does probe mean?

probe means "investigate, explore, probe". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.

How difficult is probe?

probe is a Intermediate-level word.

Can you give an example sentence with probe?

Example: "The journalist tried to probe the politician's secrets." — used to mean "investigate, explore, probe".

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