probe

Meanings

• Noun

  A tool used to explore or discover, especially in a systematic way.

  - "The scientists used probes to study the surface of Mars."
  - "The doctor inserted a probe into the patient's ear to diagnose the issue."

• Verb

  To investigate or explore.

  - "The company decided to probe the market before launching a new product."
  - "The journalist probed deeper into the scandal."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹəʊb/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=94709330"

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Synonyms

yosu-miru

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with probe
groan , roam , moan

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Variants

List of all variants of probe that leads to same result
probe , probes , probed , prober , probers , probing , probings , electron probe , space probe

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'probatum' meaning 'tested' or 'probed'.

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Trivia

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1. The first probe to reach Mars was the Mariner 4, which made a flyby on July 14, 1965.

2. The Hubble Space Telescope uses a probe called the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph to study the universe.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exploration: The act of searching for new information or knowledge in an unfamiliar environment or area.

2. Investigation: The process of gathering information about a particular topic or issue, often with the intention of discovering the truth.

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Culture

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In literature, 'probe' is often used metaphorically to represent an investigation or exploration. In science, probes are used in various fields, such as geology, medicine, and space exploration.

How to Memorize "probe"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scientist in a lab coat, holding a long, thin tool and exploring a mysterious substance.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'probe' as meaning 'to investigate' or 'to explore'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Probing for Knowledge' to remember the meaning of the word.

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