Probes: meaning, definitions and examples

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probes

 

[ prษ™สŠbz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

scientific research

In scientific research, probes are instruments or devices used to gather information or data about a specific subject. Probes can be used in various fields such as biology, chemistry, astronomy, and geology.

Synonyms

detectors, instruments, sensors

Examples of usage

  • Scientists used probes to study the composition of the Martian soil.
  • The space probe sent back valuable data about the outer planets.
Context #2 | Verb

investigation

To probe means to investigate or explore something deeply or thoroughly. It involves delving into a subject to uncover information or discover the truth.

Synonyms

examine, explore, inquire

Examples of usage

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

Translations

Translations of the word "probes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sondas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเค‚เคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sonden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sonda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพะฝะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sondy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒญใƒผใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sondes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sondas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sondalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ์‚ฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุณุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sondy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sondy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽข้’ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sonde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sondur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะพะฝะดั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zondlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sondas

Word origin

The word 'probe' originated from the Latin word 'probare', which means to test or examine. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the act of exploring or investigating. Over time, the term has evolved to be commonly associated with scientific research and investigation.

See also: probing, unprobed.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,613, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.