To probe is to explore or investigate something.
(verb)
- An example of probe is when a scientists studies the origin of DNA.
- An example of probe is when the police investigate a case to learn the identity of the criminal.
A probe is an investigation into something or a blunt surgical tool used for exploratory medical testing.
(noun)
- An example of a probe is an investigation into who stole money from the petty cash jar.
- An example of a probe is a probe used to perform a colonoscopy.