Definition of prob

"prob" is probably misspelled. Trying probe instead Definition of probe

1. probe [ v ] question or examine thoroughly and closely

Used in print:

(Cornell H. Mayer, "Radio Emission of the Moon...)

Observations of the radio_emission of a planet which has an extensive atmosphere will probe the atmosphere to_a_greater_extent than those using shorter wave_lengths and should in some cases give otherwise unobtainable information about the characteristics of the solid surface .

(S. J. Perelman, The Rising Gorge. New York:...)

The more I probed into this young_man 's activities and character , the less savory I found him .

Synonyms examine probe Related Terms investigate hear investigate re-examine interrogation

2. probe [ v ] examine physically with or as if with a probe
Examples: "probe an anthill"

Used in print:

(Irving Stone, The Agony and the Ecstasy....)

There was only one way to accomplish this : by design , by drawing diagrams and sketches in which he probed the remotest corner of his mind for creative ideas to carry his concept .

(Frieda Arkin, "The Light of the Sea," in The...)

They were climbing the hill in the night when the headlights abruptly probed solid blackness , became two parallel luminous tubes which broadened out into a faint mist of light and ended .

Synonyms dig_into probe poke_into Related Terms penetrate gutter

3. probe [ n ] an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
Examples: "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"