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English Dictionary: Probing by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
probing
adj
  1. diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation; "a probing inquiry"; "a searching investigation of their past dealings"
    Synonym(s): inquisitory, probing, searching
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Probe \Probe\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Probed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
      {Probing}.] [L. probare to try, examine. See {Prove}.]
      1. To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the
            body, with a probe.
  
      2. Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine
            thoroughly. --Dryden.
  
                     The growing disposition to probe the legality of all
                     acts, of the crown.                           --Hallam.
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