Definition of Probe

Noun

• an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
  
• an exploratory action or expedition
  
• a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities
  
• an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
  "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"
  investigation

Verb

• examine physically with or as if with a probe
  "probe an anthill"
  - dig into - poke into
• question or examine thoroughly and closely
  examine

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