CEFR B2

probe

verb/noun

Meaning

To investigate or examine something thoroughly, often by physically searching or asking persistent questions.

Examples

The committee decided to probe deeper into the company's financial records to uncover the truth.
The satellite was sent to probe the atmosphere of the distant planet for signs of methane.

Synonyms: check, examine, investigate, scrutinize

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probe (B2)

verb/noun

Pronunciation: /proʊb/

Definition

To investigate or examine something thoroughly, often by physically searching or asking persistent questions.

Examples

The committee decided to probe deeper into the company's financial records to uncover the truth.
The satellite was sent to probe the atmosphere of the distant planet for signs of methane.
She felt uncomfortable when the interviewer began to probe into her private life.

How to Use probe

probe into (phrasal verb): To investigate a secret or difficult subject. — "The police are probing into the cause of the explosion."
probe for (prepositional phrase): To search carefully for something hidden. — "The rescue team probed for survivors in the rubble."

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