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probing |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Probe \Probe\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Probed}; p. pr & vb n. {Probing}.] [L. probare to try examine. See {Prove}.] 1. To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe. 2. Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine thoroughly. --Dryden. The growing disposition to probe the legality of all acts of the crown. --Hallam. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: probing adj : diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation; "a probing inquiry"; "a searching investigation of their past dealings" [syn: {inquisitory}, {searching}] n : an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal" [syn: {probe}, {investigation}]
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