probe

/prˈoʊb/

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Definitions

Noun
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"
Noun
a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities
Noun
an exploratory action or expedition
Noun
an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
Verb
question or examine thoroughly and closely
Verb
examine physically with or as if with a probe; "probe an anthill"