Hypertext Webster Gateway: "probing"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Probe \Probe\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Probed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Probing}.] [L. probare to try, examine. See {Prove}.]
1. To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the
body, with a probe.
2. Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine
thoroughly. --Dryden.
The growing disposition to probe the legality of all
acts, of the crown. --Hallam.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
probing
adj : diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation; "a
probing inquiry"; "a searching investigation of their
past dealings" [syn: {inquisitory}, {searching}]
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