probe
To explore, investigate, question, test, or proveTo explore, investigate, question, test, or prove.
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» Investigators are running a probe into what caused the crash.
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2 senses(ambitransitive)To explore, investigate, question, test, or prove.
If you probe further, you may discover different reasons.
untersuchen
иссле́доватьisslédovatʹ, рассле́доватьrasslédovatʹ, зонди́роватьzondírovatʹ
(transitive)To insert a probe into.
examine physically with or as if with a probe
Examples
61 sentencesInvestigators are running a probe into what caused the crash.
The probe launch was successful.
The probe inserted itself into orbit.
The probe flew off into space.
They scanned the spaceship with a probe.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
For verb: borrowed from Latin probare (“to test, examine, prove”), from probus (“good”). DFor verb: borrowed from Latin probare (“to test, examine, prove”), from probus (“good”). Doublet of prove.
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Forms
probes, probing, probed, probedSynonyms
4 synonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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