probe

probe
probe [prōb]
n.
[LL proba, proof (in ML, examination) < L probare, to test, prove < probus, good, proper < IE * probhwos (> Sans prabhúḥ, outstanding) < base * pro, forward + * bhū, to grow > BE]
1. a slender, blunt surgical instrument for exploring a wound or the like
2. the act of probing
3. a searching examination; specif.,
a) an investigation, as by a legislative committee, into corruption, etc.
b) an exploratory advance or patrol
4. an instrumented spacecraft for exploring the upper atmosphere, space, or a celestial body in order to get information about the environment, physical properties, etc.
5. any of various devices, as a Pitot tube or electrode, inserted into an environment for measuring, testing, etc.
vt.
probed, probing
1. to explore (a wound, etc.) with a probe
2. to investigate or examine with great thoroughness
vi.
to search; investigate
prober
n.

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