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probing

[ˈprəʊbɪŋ]

probing Definition

  • 1carrying out a thorough and extensive search or investigation
  • 2physically exploring or examining something with a tool or instrument

Using probing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "probing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The journalist conducted a probing interview with the politician.

  • Example

    The doctor used a probing tool to examine the wound.

  • Example

    The detective carried out a probing investigation into the crime.

probing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with probing

  • to investigate or examine thoroughly

    Example

    The government has launched a probe into the allegations of corruption.

  • to try to discover information about something

    Example

    The interviewer probed for more details about the candidate's work experience.

  • to explore or investigate in a casual or unstructured way

    Example

    The kids were probing around in the garden, looking for bugs and other interesting things.

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Summary: probing in Brief

The term 'probing' [ˈprəʊbɪŋ] refers to carrying out a thorough search or investigation, or physically exploring or examining something with a tool or instrument. It is often used in the context of journalism, medicine, and law enforcement, as in 'The journalist conducted a probing interview with the politician.' 'Probing' can also be used in phrases like 'probe into,' 'probe for,' and 'probe around,' which denote different ways of investigating or exploring something.

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