probe

• Substantiv, das ein Gerät, Instrument oder Werkzeug bezeichnet, das zur Untersuchung, Erforschung oder Prüfung von etwas verwendet wird, oft in wissenschaftlichem, medizinischem oder technischem Kontext.

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

1. Scientific instrumentB2formalscientific

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

   Sonde

   • 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.

   Synonymedetectordeviceinstrumentmeasuring instrumentsensor

2. Medical instrumentB2formalmedical

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

   Medizinisches Instrument

   • 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.

   Synonymeexplorersoundstylet

3. B2formal

   A thorough and careful investigation or inquiry into something.

   Untersuchung

   • 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.

   Synonymeexaminationexplorationinquestinquiryinvestigationresearchscrutinystudy

• Verb, das eine Handlung des gründlichen Untersuchens, Erforschens oder Prüfens bezeichnet, oft mit einem Instrument oder durch gezieltes Nachfragen.

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

1. B2formal

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

   Untersuchen

   • 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.

   Synonymedelveexamineexploreinspectinvestigateresearchscrutinizestudy

   Antonymeignoreneglectoverlook

2. B2formal

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

   Erforschen und Suchen

   • 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.

   Synonymeexamineexploreinspectinvestigatepokeprodscrutinizesearch