probing

Thân thiện

The detective asked a series of probing questions during the interview.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation: Describes an action, question, or examination that is very careful, detailed, and intended to discover the truth or underlying facts.

Usage

The adjective "probing" is used to describe a manner of questioning, investigating, or examining that is persistent, insightful, and goes beyond surface details. It implies a deep and systematic effort to understand or uncover something.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The journalist asked a series of probing questions during the interview.
  • The doctor conducted a probing examination to find the cause of the pain.
  • Her probing analysis of the data revealed several inconsistencies.

Advanced Usage

• "Probing" can describe a tone, look, or silence that seems to search for information.
  • He gave me a probing look, as if trying to read my thoughts.
  • A probing silence followed her statement, making everyone uncomfortable.

Variants and Related Words

• Probe (verb): To physically explore or examine with a tool, or to investigate thoroughly.

  • The surgeon will probe the wound.
  • The committee will probe into the allegations.

• Probe (noun): A thorough investigation, or a slender instrument used for examination.

  • The police launched a probe into the fraud.
  • A space probe was sent to Mars.

Synonyms

• Searching: Looking deeply or thoroughly.
• Inquisitive: Curious and inquiring.
• Penetrating: Able to understand or make a way into something deeply.
• Analytical: Using logical reasoning to examine something in detail.

Antonyms

• Superficial: Concerned only with the obvious or surface aspects.
• Cursory: Hasty and not thorough.
• Uninquiring: Not asking questions or seeking information.

Related Phrases

• Probing mind: A mind that is naturally inclined to ask deep questions and investigate.
  • She has a probing mind, always wanting to know the "why" behind everything.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
   • a probing inquiry
   • a searching investigation of their past dealings

Từ đồng nghĩa

• inquisitory
• searching