Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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investigation | Yes | No | No | No |
probe | Yes | No | Yes | No |
investigation (noun) | probe (noun) |
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the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically | an exploratory action or expedition |
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities | an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity |
a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities | |
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities |
investigation (verb) | probe (verb) |
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question or examine thoroughly and closely | |
examine physically with or as if with a probe |