PROBING definition: examining, investigating, or exploring something in a deep or searching way. See examples of probing used in a sentence.

Add to word list (of a question) difficult to answer without telling the truth: probing questions (Definition of probing from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

probe implies penetration to investigate or explore something hidden from sight or knowledge. Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More. As investors …

His questions made it clear he was probing for information. He didn't like the police probing into his past. Firefighters are still probing [= looking] for the cause of the fire.

Definitions of probing adjective diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation “a probing inquiry” synonyms: inquisitory, searching inquiring given to inquiry

1. To make a physical search, especially by penetrating with a probe: birds probing in the sand for clams. 2. To pose questions or conduct an investigation: The police are probing into what really …

If he remains here, he'll be away from the press and their probings. It's necessary for me to do a little probing. It wasn't as if his probings were particularly vicious or rough.

Definition of probing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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Nov 9, 2025 · English Adjective probing (comparative more probing, superlative most probing) That investigates or explores deeply; that attempts to elicit information that is concealed. He was unsettled …