probe

/pɹəʊb/noun

A careful, detailed investigation into something, especially one run by officials or journalists.

Example sentences

“The government launched a probe into the bank's lending practices.”
“A police probe found no evidence of a crime.”
“The newspaper's probe uncovered years of missing funds.”

Very common in news headlines, usually as 'a probe into' something. As a verb, to probe means to ask searching questions or examine something closely.

Synonyms for probe

investigation
inquiry
examination
inspection

Related words

delveTo search for information or examine a subject very carefully and in detail.proceedTo continue moving forward or to carry on with an activity.pristineCompletely clean and untouched, as if in its original perfect condition.processorA machine or person that handles or transforms something, such as the chip that runs a computer or an appliance that chops food.printerA machine, typically connected to a computer, that puts text or pictures onto paper; also a similar device that builds three-dimensional objects.proclaimTo state something publicly or officially.