PROBING

inquisitory, probing, searching

(adjective) diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation; “a probing inquiry”; “a searching investigation of their past dealings”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

probing (comparative more probing, superlative most probing)

That investigates or explores deeply; that attempts to elicit information that is concealed.

Noun

probing (plural probings)

The action of investigating or exploring.

Synonyms

• exploring, investigating, questioning

Verb

probing

present participle of probe

Anagrams

• pibgorn

Source: Wiktionary


PROBE

Probe, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Probed; p. pr. & vb. n. Probing.] Etym: [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.

Probe, n. (Surg.)

Definition: An instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances of a wound, ulcer, or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, of for exploring for bullets, for stones in the bladder, etc. Parr. Probe, or Probe-pointed, scissors (Surg.), scissors used to open wounds, the blade of which, to be thrust into the orifice, has a button at the end. Wiseman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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PUNGENCY

(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”


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