probe

A noun referring to a device, instrument, or tool used to explore, investigate, or examine something, often in scientific, medical, or technical contexts.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее устройство, инструмент или приспособление, используемое для исследования, изучения или проверки чего-либо, часто в научном, медицинском или техническом контексте.esSustantivo que designa un dispositivo, instrumento o herramienta utilizado para investigar, examinar o comprobar algo, frecuentemente en contextos científicos, médicos o técnicos. También puede referirse a una sonda espacial o a una prueba o muestra tomada para análisis.frNom désignant un dispositif, un instrument ou un appareil utilisé pour explorer, étudier ou tester quelque chose, souvent dans un contexte scientifique, médical ou technique.deSubstantiv, das ein Gerät, Instrument oder Werkzeug bezeichnet, das zur Untersuchung, Erforschung oder Prüfung von etwas verwendet wird, oft in wissenschaftlichem, medizinischem oder technischem Kontext.ptSubstantivo que designa um dispositivo, instrumento ou aparelho usado para investigar, examinar ou testar algo, frequentemente em contexto científico, médico ou técnico; pode também indicar uma investigação ou inquérito aprofundado.zh指用于探测、检查或研究某物的装置、工具或仪器，常用于科学、医学或技术语境；也指探针、探测器或调查行动。arاسم يشير إلى جهاز أو أداة أو وسيلة تُستخدم للفحص أو الاستكشاف أو الاختبار، وغالباً في السياقات العلمية أو الطبية أو التقنية.

1. Scientific instrument B2 formal scientific

   A device used to explore, investigate, or measure something, especially in space or the environment.

   • The space probe sent back images of Jupiter's moons.
   • Scientists used a probe to measure the temperature of the volcano.
   • A deep-sea probe collected samples from the ocean floor.

   ruЗондesSonda espacial o de mediciónfrsonde (instrument scientifique)deSondeptsondazh探测器arمسبار

   Synonyme: detectordeviceinstrumentmeasuring instrumentsensor

2. Medical instrument B2 formal medical

   A thin, flexible instrument used by doctors to examine a body cavity or wound.

   • The surgeon inserted a probe to check for blockages.
   • A dental probe is used to examine teeth for cavities.
   • The doctor used a probe to explore the wound.

   ruЗондesSonda médicafrsonde médicaledeMedizinisches InstrumentptSondazh探针arمِجَسّ طِبّي

   Synonyme: explorersoundstylet

3. Investigation B2 formal

   A thorough and careful investigation or inquiry into something.

   • The police launched a probe into the corruption allegations.
   • A government probe is underway to examine the safety standards.
   • The committee's probe revealed several procedural errors.

   ruРасследованиеesinvestigación exhaustivafrEnquête approfondiedeUntersuchungptInvestigação minuciosazh调查arتحقيق

   Synonyme: examinationexplorationinquestinquiryinvestigationresearchscrutinystudy

• probes plural form
• probes' possessive plural form
• probe's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of exploring, investigating, or examining something thoroughly, often with a tool or by asking questions.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по тщательному исследованию, изучению или осмотру чего-либо, часто с помощью инструмента или путем задавания вопросов.esVerbo que significa examinar, investigar o inspeccionar algo de manera minuciosa y detallada, a menudo usando una herramienta o haciendo preguntas para obtener información.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'examiner, d'étudier ou d'inspecter minutieusement quelque chose, souvent à l'aide d'un outil ou en posant des questions.deVerb, das eine Handlung des gründlichen Untersuchens, Erforschens oder Prüfens bezeichnet, oft mit einem Instrument oder durch gezieltes Nachfragen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de investigar, examinar ou explorar algo minuciosamente, muitas vezes com o auxílio de um instrumento ou fazendo perguntas detalhadas.zh动词，表示仔细探究、调查或检查某事物，常通过工具或提出问题的方​​式进行。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الفحص أو البحث الدقيق في شيء ما، غالبًا بواسطة أداة أو بطرح الأسئلة للتحقق من حقيقة أو كشف أمر خفي.

1. Investigate or examine B2 formal

   To investigate or examine something thoroughly, often to find out the truth.

   • The journalist probed the politician about the scandal.
   • Scientists probed the depths of the ocean for new species.
   • The detective probed the witness for more details.

   ruИсследоватьesinvestigar o examinar a fondofrsonder, examinerdeUntersuchenptInvestigarzh探查arيَتَحَقَّقُ

   Synonyme: delveexamineexploreinspectinvestigateresearchscrutinizestudy

   Antonyme: ignoreneglectoverlook

2. Explore or search B2 formal

   To physically explore or search inside something, often using a tool.

   • The doctor probed the wound to check for debris.
   • The robot probed the surface of the planet for signs of life.
   • He probed the soil with a stick to see how deep it was.

   ruИсследоватьesExplorar o sondearfrExplorer ou fouillerdeErforschen und SuchenptSondarzh探查arاستكشاف أو تفتيش

   Synonyme: examineexploreinspectinvestigatepokeprodscrutinizesearch

• probed past participle
• probed past simple
• probing present participle
• probes third person singular