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probe in Finnish

probe in Finnish is selvitys, tutkimus, luotain — probe means a formal investigation into a matter, often one involving wrongdoing.

probe in Finnish

selvitys
noun
(figuratively) An investigation or inquiry. [from 20th c.]
tutkimus
noun
(figuratively) An investigation or inquiry. [from 20th c.]
luotain
noun
koetin
noun
(sciences) A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it. [from 20th c.]
sondi
noun
(sciences) A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it. [from 20th c.]
anturi
noun
(sciences) A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it. [from 20th c.]
luotain
noun
(sciences) A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it. [from 20th c.]
ottaa selko
verb
(ambitransitive) To explore, investigate, question, test, or prove.
tiedustella
verb
(ambitransitive) To explore, investigate, question, test, or prove.
tunnustella
verb
(ambitransitive) To explore, investigate, question, test, or prove.
tutkia
verb
(ambitransitive) To explore, investigate, question, test, or prove.

What does "probe" mean?

  1. noun A formal investigation into a matter, often one involving wrongdoing.
    "The council ordered a probe into how the money for the new bridge was spent."
  2. noun A slender instrument used to explore a wound, cavity, or piece of equipment.
    "The engineer pushed a thin probe into the engine to look for a blockage."
  3. noun An uncrewed spacecraft sent to gather information about a distant location.
    "The probe travelled for years before it reached the edge of the solar system."
  4. verb To investigate or examine something closely, often to uncover hidden information.
    "The inspector probed the manager about the missing paperwork."
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probe in a sentence

  • The council ordered a probe into how the money for the new bridge was spent.
  • A police probe is under way after the charity's funds went missing.
  • The engineer pushed a thin probe into the engine to look for a blockage.
  • The dentist gently touched the tooth with a small probe.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "probe" in Finnish?
"probe" in Finnish is selvitys, tutkimus, luotain. probe means: A formal investigation into a matter, often one involving wrongdoing.
How do you use "probe" in a sentence?
Example: "The council ordered a probe into how the money for the new bridge was spent." In Finnish, "probe" is selvitys, tutkimus, luotain.
Are there other ways to say "probe" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 10 translations listed for "probe": selvitys, tutkimus, luotain, koetin, sondi, anturi.
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