PROBING definition: examining, investigating, or exploring something in a deep or searching way. See examples of probing used in a sentence.

Add to word list (of a question) difficult to answer without telling the truth: probing questions (Definition of probing from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

probe implies penetration to investigate or explore something hidden from sight or knowledge. Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More.

1. To make a physical search, especially by penetrating with a probe: birds probing in the sand for clams. 2. To pose questions or conduct an investigation: The police are probing into what really …

PROBE meaning: 1 : to ask a lot of questions in order to find secret or hidden information about someone or something; 2 : to touch or reach into (something) by using your finger, a long tool, etc., …

Definition of probing adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Definitions of probing adjective diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation “a probing inquiry” synonyms: inquisitory, searching inquiring given to inquiry

If he remains here, he'll be away from the press and their probings. It's necessary for me to do a little probing. It wasn't as if his probings were particularly vicious or rough.

probe /proʊb/ v., probed, prob•ing, n. v. to examine with or as if with a probe: [~ + object] The doctor probed the wound carefully before removing the bullet. [no object] She probed carefully into the wound.

Nov 9, 2025 · probing (comparative more probing, superlative most probing) That investigates or explores deeply; that attempts to elicit information that is concealed. quotations He was unsettled by …