Vocabulary Entry

probe

|noun • verb

noun

A device or instrument used to examine or explore something.

Example Sentences

"The scientist used a probe to collect data from the planet's surface."

"A medical probe was inserted to assess the patient's condition."

"The probe revealed new information about the structure of the cell."

verb

Example Sentences

"The detective decided to probe deeper into the suspect's background."

"She probed the topic further during the discussion to gain more insights."

"The team will probe into the causes of the equipment failure."