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sonde — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • probe noun A formal investigation into a matter, often one involving wrongdoing.

Senses

sonde is used for these senses in English:

  • probe (sciences) A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it. [from 20th c.]

probe — full definition

  1. noun A formal investigation into a matter, often one involving wrongdoing.
  2. noun A slender instrument used to explore a wound, cavity, or piece of equipment.
  3. noun An uncrewed spacecraft sent to gather information about a distant location.
  4. verb To investigate or examine something closely, often to uncover hidden information.

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