1. a thorough investigation or inquiry
2. a slender instrument used for exploring or examining something
Usage: medical; scientific
3. an unmanned spacecraft designed to explore space
Usage: space technology

1. to investigate or examine thoroughly
2. to explore or examine with an instrument
Usage: medical; scientific

Examples

• The police launched a probe into the corruption scandal.
• The doctor used a probe to examine the wound.
• NASA sent a probe to Mars to collect data.
• Reporters began to probe the politician’s financial records.
• The dentist will probe your teeth for cavities.
• The space probe transmitted images back to Earth.
• Scientists probe the ocean depths with special equipment.