probing
probing adjective: that investigates or explores deeply; that attempts to elicit information that is concealed. Also the present participle and gerund of probe.
Adjective
probing (comparative more probing, superlative most probing)
- That investigates or explores deeply; that attempts to elicit information that is concealed.
- He was unsettled by her probing questions.
- He was not sure he wanted too probing an inquiry into the state of his health.1953, Isaac Asimov, The Caves of Steel
Noun
probing (plural probings)
- The action of investigating or exploring.
- 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.2016 June 11, Phil McNulty, “England 1-1 Russia”, in BBC Sport
- Synonyms:
- exploring, investigating, questioning
Also used as
probing is also the present participle and gerund of probe.
Synonyms of probing
Forms of probing
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more probing |
| superlative | most probing |
| Noun | |
| plural | probings |
Words formed from probing
Phrases with probing
Questions about probing
- What does probing mean?
- Probing means that investigates or explores deeply; that attempts to elicit information that is concealed.
- What part of speech is probing?
- Probing can be an adjective or a noun.
Words near probing in the dictionary
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