Definition of probes Probes
/pɹowˈbz/ - [prowbz] -
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What does probes mean?
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- probes (Noun)
Plural of probe.
Part of speech
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NounPlural: probes |
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| probe - an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal" | ||
| investigation | ||
| research, enquiry, inquiry systematic investigation to establish facts | ||
| probe - an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity | ||
| research systematic investigation to establish facts | ||
| probe - a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities | ||
| surgical instrument a medical instrument used in surgery | ||
| probe - an exploratory action or expedition | ||
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| probe - question or examine thoroughly and closely | ||
| examine | ||
| 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" | ||
| 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" | ||
| re-examine question after cross-examination by opposing counsel; "re-examine one's witness" | ||
| hear, try receive a communication from someone; "We heard nothing from our son for five years" | ||
| probe - examine physically with or as if with a probe; "probe an anthill" | ||
| dig into, poke into | ||
| perforate, penetrate come to understand | ||
| gutter provide with gutters; "gutter the buildings" | ||
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Wiktionary
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- probe (v. t.)
To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe. - probe (v. t.)
Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine thoroughly. - probe (n.)
An instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances of a wound, ulcer, or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, of for exploring for bullets, for stones in the bladder, etc.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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probe
(in genetics) A labelled DNA or RNA sequence used to detect the presence of a complementary sequence by hybridization with a nucleic acid sample.\n(source:FAO)
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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probe
prōb, n. a proof or trial: a long, thin instrument for examining a wound, &c.: that which tries or probes.—v.t. to examine with or as with a probe: to examine thoroughly.—n.pl. Probe′-sciss′ors, scissors used to open wounds, the blade having a button at the end. [L. probāre, to prove.]
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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probe
A surgical sounder.--To probe. To inquire thoroughly into a matter.
