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Meaning of Probe
The primary meaning of the word "probe" is to investigate or examine something closely.
Definitions
- To investigate or examine something closely, often in order to gain more information or to test something
- * A device used to examine or investigate something, especially in space or medicine
- * A question or series of questions asked in order to gain more information or to clarify something
Etymology of Probe
The word "probe" originates from the Latin word "probare," meaning "to test" or "to prove"
Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including medicine, space exploration, and law, to refer to the act of investigating or examining something closely
Example Uses
- The scientist used a probe to collect data from the planet's surface
- * The doctor inserted a probe into the patient's body to examine the tissue
- * The police launched a probe into the company's financial dealings
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