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probe

[/proʊb/]
noun/verbpl: probes
sonda
1. (noun) A thin instrument used to explore or examine something
The doctor used a probe to examine the wound.
O médico usou uma sonda para examinar a ferida.
2. (noun) An unmanned spacecraft sent to explore space
The space probe was launched to investigate Mars.
A sonda espacial foi lançada para investigar Marte.
3. (noun) A thorough investigation or inquiry
The government launched a probe into the corruption scandal.
O governo iniciou uma investigação sobre o escândalo de corrupção.
4. (verb) To search or examine something thoroughly
The journalist probed deeper into the story.
A jornalista investigou mais profundamente a história.
5. (verb) To push or poke something with a pointed instrument
He probed the soil with a stick.
Ele sondou o solo com um bastão.
Synonyms
investigateexamineexplorequeryinquiretoolinstrument
Antonyms
ignoreoverlookdisregard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sonda
Most common term across Brazil
General Brazilian
investigação
Used when referring to inquiry or investigation
Portugal
sonda
Standard Portuguese usage
Portugal
inquérito
Used for formal investigation or inquiry

Related Idioms & Phrases

probe the depths
probe into someone's business
space probe mission
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