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Probe

Definition

(technical) A device or instrument used to explore, investigate, or measure something, especially in a scientific or medical context; a question or inquiry used to gather information or test someone's knowledge or understanding. Often used in the phrase 'to probe into something'.

Example Sentences

1The spacecraft was equipped with a probe designed to collect data on the planet's atmospheric composition.
2The doctor used a probe to examine the patient's wound more closely.
3The journalist's probing questions revealed inconsistencies in the politician's alibi.
4The team of scientists launched a probe into the causes of the recent increase in ocean temperatures.
5The teacher used a series of probing questions to test the students' understanding of the complex mathematical concept.

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