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probing

adj · noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • CMU ARPABET: P R OW1 B IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

That investigates or explores deeply; that attempts to elicit information that is concealed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He was unsettled by her probing questions.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The action of investigating or exploring.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of probe

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a probing inquiry
  • a searching investigation of their past dealings

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: inquisitory, searching

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Real reading context

probing in complete knowledge articles