Probe

English Meaning

To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe.

1. An exploratory action, expedition, or device, especially one designed to investigate and obtain information on a remote or unknown region.
2. A slender, flexible surgical instrument used to explore a wound or body cavity.
3. Biology A substance, such as DNA, that is radioactively labeled or otherwise marked and used to detect or identify another substance in a sample.
4. The act of exploring or searching with or as if with a device or instrument.
5. An investigation into unfamiliar matters or questionable activities; a penetrating inquiry: a congressional probe into price fixing. See Synonyms at inquiry.
6. A space probe.
7. To explore with or as if with a probe: probe a wound; probe one's motives.
8. To delve into; investigate.
9. To conduct an exploratory investigation; search.