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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.
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