Probe: meaning, definitions and examples

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probe

 

[ prษ™สŠb ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

scientific research

A probe is a scientific instrument designed to investigate, explore, and gather information about a specific target, such as a planet, star, or biological sample. Probes are often used in space exploration to collect data and images from distant celestial bodies.

Synonyms

detector, explorer, sensor

Examples of usage

  • The space probe successfully transmitted images of the Martian surface back to Earth.
  • Scientists are analyzing the data collected by the ocean probe to study marine life.
Context #2 | Verb

investigation

To probe means to explore or investigate something thoroughly in order to uncover information or details. It involves delving deep into a subject or situation to understand it better.

Synonyms

examine, explore, investigate

Examples of usage

  • The journalist probed into the politician's background to uncover any scandals.
  • The detective probed the crime scene for evidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "probe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sonda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเค‚เคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sonde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sonda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพะฝะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sonda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽขๆŸปๆฉŸ (ใŸใ‚“ใ•ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sonde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sonda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sonda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ์‚ฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุจุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sonda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sonda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽขๆต‹ๅ™จ (tร ncรจqรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sonda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรถnnunartรฆki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะพะฝะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zond

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sonda

Etymology

The word 'probe' originated from the Latin word 'probare', which means 'to test or prove'. The term was first used in the 1540s to describe a device used for testing or exploring. Over time, 'probe' evolved to refer to a wide range of scientific instruments and investigative actions.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,846 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.