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Definition of probing

probing

/ˈproʊ.bɪŋ/
prob · ing
Adverb:probingly
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Plural:probings
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• adjective

1

Inquiring closely into something; searching, thorough, and penetrating.

Example

"The journalist asked several probing questions during the press conference."

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• noun

1

The action of physically exploring or examining something with a probe or similar instrument, or of conducting a thorough inquiry.

Example

"Further probing into the financial records revealed several discrepancies."

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• Rhymes for probing

• Nearby Words

probationer
probe
prober
probing
probingly
probiotic
problem

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'probe', which comes from Late Latin 'proba' meaning 'an examination or test', from Latin 'probare' ('to test, prove, or examine').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Probing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/probing
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