probe in Latin
probe in Latin is mēlōtris, specillum, scrūtor — probe means a formal investigation into a matter, often one involving wrongdoing.
probe in Latin
mēlōtris
(surgery) Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc. [from 15th c.]
specillum
(surgery) Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc. [from 15th c.]
scrūtor
(ambitransitive) To explore, investigate, question, test, or prove.
What does "probe" mean?
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noun A formal investigation into a matter, often one involving wrongdoing.
"Authorities launched a probe into the company's accounting practices."
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noun A slender instrument used to explore a wound, cavity, or piece of equipment.
"The doctor used a thin metal probe to check the depth of the wound."
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noun An uncrewed spacecraft sent to gather information about a distant location.
"The space probe sent back the first close-up images of the planet's surface."
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verb To investigate or examine something closely, often to uncover hidden information.
"Reporters probed deeper into the senator's finances."
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probe in a sentence
- Authorities launched a probe into the company's accounting practices.
- The doctor used a thin metal probe to check the depth of the wound.
- The space probe sent back the first close-up images of the planet's surface.
- Reporters probed deeper into the senator's finances.
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What is "probe" in Latin?
"probe" in Latin is mēlōtris, specillum, scrūtor. probe means: A formal investigation into a matter, often one involving wrongdoing.
How do you use "probe" in a sentence?
Example: "Authorities launched a probe into the company's accounting practices." In Latin, "probe" is mēlōtris, specillum, scrūtor.
Are there other ways to say "probe" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "probe": mēlōtris, specillum, scrūtor.
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