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probe - an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal" |
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investigation |
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research,
enquiry,
inquiry systematic investigation to establish facts
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fishing expedition an investigation undertaken in the hope (but not the stated purpose) of discovering information
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probe - an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity |
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research systematic investigation to establish facts
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probe - a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities |
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surgical instrument a medical instrument used in surgery
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probe - an exploratory action or expedition |
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exploration to travel for the purpose of discovery
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| verb |
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probe - question or examine thoroughly and closely |
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examine |
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investigate,
look into conduct an inquiry or investigation of; "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"
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investigate,
enquire,
inquire conduct an inquiry or investigation of; "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"
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re-examine question after cross-examination by opposing counsel; "re-examine one's witness"
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hear,
try receive a communication from someone; "We heard nothing from our son for five years"
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probe - examine physically with or as if with a probe; "probe an anthill" |
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perforate,
penetrate come to understand
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gutter provide with gutters; "gutter the buildings"
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