probing

• Descreve uma pergunta, um olhar ou uma ação que busca examinar, investigar ou esclarecer algo minuciosamente. Pode indicar tanto um esforço para obter informação quanto uma qualidade penetrante e perspicaz.

Describes a question, look, or action that is intended to discover or examine something thoroughly.

1. Thoroughly investigativeB2formal

   Characterized by a diligent and deep search for information or understanding.

   Investigativo

   • The journalist asked probing questions about the scandal.
   • Her probing analysis uncovered the root cause of the problem.
   • The detective's probing nature helped solve the case.

   Sinônimosanalyticaldeepinquisitiveinvestigativekeenpenetratingsearchingthorough

   Antônimoscursoryperfunctoryshallowsuperficial

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de investigar, examinar ou explorar algo minuciosamente, muitas vezes com o auxílio de um instrumento ou fazendo perguntas detalhadas.

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.

   Investigar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdelveexamineexploreinspectinvestigateresearchscrutinizestudy

   Antônimosignoreneglectoverlook

2. B2formal

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

   Sondar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosexamineexploreinspectinvestigatepokeprodscrutinizesearch