Definitions for PROBE
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 4 votes

1. probe, investigationnoun

   an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

   "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"

2. probenoun

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

3. probenoun

   an exploratory action or expedition

4. probeverb

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

5. probe, examineverb

   question or examine thoroughly and closely

6. probe, dig into, poke intoverb

   examine physically with or as if with a probe

   "probe an anthill"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. probenoun

   Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs etc.

2. probenoun

   Something which penetrates something else, as though to explore; something which obtains information.

3. probenoun

   An act of probing; a prod, a poke.

4. probenoun

   An investigation or inquiry.

   They launched a probe into the cause of the accident.

5. probenoun

   A tube attached to an aircraft which can be fitted into the drogue from a tanker aircraft to allow for aerial refuelling.

6. probenoun

   A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it.

   Insert the probe into the soil and read the temperature.

7. probenoun

   A small, usually unmanned, spacecraft used to acquire information or measurements about its surroundings.

8. probenoun

   a move with multiple answers seeking to make the opponent choose and commit to a strategy

9. probeverb

   To explore, investigate, or question

   If you probe further, you may discover different reasons.

10. probeverb

    To insert a probe into.

11. Probenoun

    a model of Ford automobile

12. Etymology: For verb: probare, from probus.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Probenoun

   A slender wire by which surgeons search the depth of wounds.

   Etymology: from probo, Lat.

   I made search with a probe. Richard Wiseman, Surgery.

2. To Probeverb

   To search; to try by an instrument.

   Etymology: probo, Lat.

   Nothing can be more painful, than to probe and search a purulent old sore to the bottom. Robert South, Sermons.

   He’d raise a blush, where secret vice he found;
   And tickle, while he gently prob’d the wound. Dryden.

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1. probe

   A probe generally refers to an investigative device used to explore, examine, or gather information. It can denotatively refer to a physical tool or instrument used in science, technology, or medicine for obtaining data. Alternatively, it can also refer to an inquiry, investigation, or test designed to obtain certain facts for examination, diagnosis, or scrutiny. Additionally, in the context of space exploration, a probe is a robotic spacecraft sent to observe and collect data from celestial bodies.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Probeverb

   to examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe

2. Probeverb

   fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine thoroughly

3. Probenoun

   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. Etymology: [L. probare to try, examine. See Prove.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Probe

   Probe Profiles was a Philippine public affairs program being aired on ABS-CBN and on its sister cable channel, the ANC. It is hosted by Cheche Lazaro and is produced by Probe Productions Inc., under a joint co-production agreement with ABS-CBN. The show, considered as the pioneer television news-magazine in the Philippines, started airing in 1987 on ABS-CBN, with Lazaro, Maria Ressa, and Luchi Cruz-Valdez at the helm. After nine months, it moved to GMA Network as a blocktimer. It was in GMA where The Probe Team had its longest run in its history. The show recently ended on June 30, 2010.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Probe

   prōb, n. a proof or trial: a long, thin instrument for examining a wound, &c.: that which tries or probes.—v.t. to examine with or as with a probe: to examine thoroughly.—n.pl. Probe′-sciss′ors, scissors used to open wounds, the blade having a button at the end. [L. probāre, to prove.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. probe

   In information operations, any attempt to gather information about an automated information system or its on-line users. See also information; information operations; information system.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. probe

   A surgical sounder.--To probe. To inquire thoroughly into a matter.

Matched Categories

1. • Exploration
   • Inquiry
   • Investigate
   • Surgical Instrument

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'PROBE' in Nouns Frequency: #2513

Anagrams for PROBE »

1. rebop

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of PROBE in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of PROBE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of PROBE in a Sentence

1. Dianne Feinstein:

   Define collusion, were there meetings to discuss things ? We know there were. Is that collusion ? So, I think the definitive( investigation) is the Mueller probe.

2. Mike Stone:

   I don't need to transport that patient to another area of the hospital for additional imaging and exposure to additional staff and potentially patients along the way, the fact that I can bring a handheld ultrasound system that plugs into a phone into a room, do the exam I need, get the information I need, walk out and disinfect a phone and a probe — compared to wheeling in a cart with three different probes on it, doing that same exam, getting that same information... it's really night and day.

3. Nicola Fox:

   Anyone who knew Dr. Astrophysicist Eugene Parker, knew that he was a visionary, i was honored to stand with him at the launch of Parker Solar Probe and have loved getting to share with him all the exciting science results, seeing his face light up with every new image and data plot I showed him. I will sincerely miss his excitement and love for Parker Solar Probe. Even though Astrophysicist Eugene Parker is no longer with us, Astrophysicist Eugene Parker discoveries and legacy will live forever.

4. Thomas Zurbuchen:

   The field of heliophysics exists in large part because of Dr. Astrophysicist Eugene Parker, honoring Astrophysicist Eugene Parker work by giving Parker Solar Probe Astrophysicist Eugene Parker name is one of the proudest accomplishments of my career. My work, my passion for science, and my drive to keep exploring is strongly influenced by this great man. Parker Solar Probe' touching the Sun,' is a fitting accomplishment for his namesake mission.

5. Jim Jordan:

   The Democrats star witness has admitted to providing intentionally false and misleading testimony to Congress. He is also a witness in ongoing law-enforcement matters, including Special Counsel Muellers probe.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=PROBE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Probe
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=PROBE
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PROBE
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=PROBE
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=PROBE
8. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
9. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=PROBE