prober

probe

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [prohb]
- /proʊb/
- /ˈprəʊbə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prohb]
- /proʊb/

Definitions of prober word

verb with object prober to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience. 1
verb with object prober to examine or explore with a probe. 1
verb without object prober to examine or explore with or as if with a probe. 1
noun prober the act of probing. 1
noun prober a slender surgical instrument for exploring the depth or direction of a wound, sinus, or the like. 1
noun prober an investigation, especially by a legislative committee, of suspected illegal activity. 1

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Origin of prober

First appearance:

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

1555-65; (noun) < Medieval Latin proba examination, Late Latin: test, derivative of probāre (see prove); (v.) partly derivative of the noun, partly < Latin probāre. See proof

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Parts of speech for Prober

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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prober popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

prober usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for prober

noun prober

appraiser — An appraiser is someone whose job is to estimate the cost or value of something such as property.
asker — to put a question to; inquire of: I asked him but he didn't answer.
assayer — to examine or analyze: to assay a situation; to assay an event.
assayers — to examine or analyze: to assay a situation; to assay an event.
checker — Checkers is a game for two people, played with 24 round pieces on a board.

All 16 Synonyms of prober