probing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of investigating or exploring, typically with instruments or methods not readily available to the naked senses.

  - "Scientists use probing techniques to study the depths of the ocean."
  - "The doctor used a probing instrument to diagnose the patient's condition."

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Synonyms

exploring , investigating , questioning

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with probing
mowing , owing , rowing , showing

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Variants

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

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Forms

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probes, probed, probingly, probingly

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'prober' meaning 'to test' or 'to try'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'probing' is also used in computer science to refer to the process of testing the security of a network or system.

2. In the context of medical procedures, probing is often used to refer to the insertion of a probe into a body cavity to gather information or perform a diagnostic test.

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Related Concepts

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1. Investigation: Probing is a form of investigation, which can be used to gather information or data.

2. Exploration: Probing is also a form of exploration, which can be used to discover new things or understand existing phenomena in greater detail.

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Culture

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In literature, probing is often used as a metaphor for exploration and discovery, as in James Tiptree Jr.'s short story 'The Probing'.

How to Memorize "probing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scientist in a lab coat, using a probe to examine a sample under a microscope.
   - Visualize the probe as a long, thin instrument that can penetrate deep into a substance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'probing' with the idea of discovery or exploration.
   - Think of probing as a way of uncovering hidden information or secrets.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Probe Deeply, Reveal Obscure But Essential Knowledge' to remember the meaning of 'probing'.
   - Create a mental image of a deep-sea probe exploring the ocean floor.

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