Definition of Probe

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Definition of Probe

Probe

To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe.

Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine thoroughly.

An instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances of a wound, ulcer, or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, of for exploring for bullets, for stones in the bladder, etc.

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Probe Quotations

I look only to the good qualities of men. Not being faultless myself, I won't presume to probe into the faults of others.
Mohandas Gandhi

If you fear making anyone mad, then you ultimately probe for the lowest common denominator of human achievement.
Jimmy Carter

In any really good subject, one has only to probe deep enough to come to tears.
Edith Wharton

You've got to push yourself harder. You've got to start looking for pictures nobody else could take. You've got to take the tools you have and probe deeper.
William Albert Allard

Back in my day, I would probe by hand. Now you can get commercial software that does the job for you.
Kevin Mitnick

But epistemology is always and inevitably personal. The point of the probe is always in the heart of the explorer: What is my answer to the question of the nature of knowing?
Gregory Bateson

To probe for unconscious determinants of behavior and then define a man in their terms exclusively, ignoring his overt behavior altogether, is a greater distortion than ignoring the unconscious completely.
Willard Gaylin

Is it right to probe so deeply into Nature's secrets? The question must here be raised whether it will benefit mankind, or whether the knowledge will be harmful.
Pierre Curie

Probe Translations

probe in French is sonde, stylev, scrutent, scruter, sondons, sondent
probe in German is Tastkopf/tester
probe in Spanish is sonda

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