adj
Uncommon
probing
Probing (adj) means searching and thorough, especially when asking questions meant to uncover hidden truths. Example: “The journalist asked probing questions the senator clearly wasn't expecting.”
adj
1
Searching and thorough, especially when asking questions meant to uncover hidden truths.
"The journalist asked probing questions the senator clearly wasn't expecting."
noun
1
The act of investigating or examining something closely.
"Years of probing finally revealed the source of the leak."
How to use probing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDigging deep to uncover information, or an adjective describing questions/looks that do that.
Common pairings
probing questions
probing look
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Word forms
- Plural
- probings
- Comparative
- more probing
- Superlative
- most probing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “probing” mean?
The word “probing” means searching and thorough, especially when asking questions meant to uncover hidden truths. In plain terms, digging deep to uncover information, or an adjective describing questions/looks that do that.
How do you use “probing” in a sentence?
Here is “probing” used in a sentence: “The journalist asked probing questions the senator clearly wasn't expecting.”
What part of speech is “probing”?
Depending on how it is used, “probing” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “probing” a common word?
“Probing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “probing” have?
“Probing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: searching and thorough, especially when asking questions meant to uncover hidden truths.
