Probing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Probing is an adjective meaning That investigates or explores deeply; that attempts to elicit information that is concealed.
Meaning
That investigates or explores deeply; that attempts to elicit information that is concealed.
More Meanings
- The action of investigating or exploring.
- present participle and gerund of probe
Example Sentences
He was unsettled by her probing questions.
He was not sure he wanted too probing an inquiry into the state of his health.
Rooney was the subject of some mischievous probing from the Russia media before the game as they suggested his retreat into midfield was a measure of his declining powers.
Word Forms
- probings
Synonyms for probing
Depending on context, synonyms include exploring, investigating, questioning, probe, inquiring, investigation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include searching, investigation, inquiring, inquisitory, investigate, survey.
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