probe

1. An inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities (synset 105808619)
   "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"
   is a type of: enquiry, inquiry, research - a search for knowledge
   subtypes: fishing expedition - an investigation undertaken in the hope (but not the stated purpose) of discovering information
   same as: investigation
2. A flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities (synset 104012787)
   is a type of: surgical instrument - a medical instrument used in surgery
3. An exploratory action or expedition (synset 100948857)
   is a type of: exploration - a careful systematic search
4. An investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity (synset 100642765)
   is a type of: research - systematic investigation to establish facts

1. Question or examine thoroughly and closely (synset 200790226)
   is a type of: investigate, look into - investigate scientifically
   subtypes:

   • enquire, inquire, investigate - conduct an inquiry or investigation of
   • re-examine - question after cross-examination by opposing counsel
   • hear, try - examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
   same as: examine
2. Examine physically with or as if with a probe (synset 201229439)
   "probe an anthill"
   is a type of: penetrate, perforate - pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
   subtypes: gutter - wear or cut gutters into
   same as: dig into, poke into

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