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Definition 2024

probing

probing

English

Adjective

probing ‎(comparative more probing, superlative most probing)

Of something that investigates or explores deeply.
He was unsettled by her probing questions.

Noun

probing ‎(plural probings)

The action of investigating or exploring.
- 2016 June 11, Phil McNulty, “England 1-1 Russia”, in BBC Sport:
  Rooney was the subject of some mischievous probing from the Russia media before the game as they suggested his retreat into midfield was a measure of his declining powers.

Synonyms

exploring, investigating, questioning

Verb

probing

present participle of probe