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comparative more probing, superlative most probing
That investigates or explores deeply; that attempts to elicit information that is concealed. quotations examples
He was not sure he wanted too probing an inquiry into the state of his health.
1953, Isaac Asimov, The Caves of Steel
plural probings
The action of investigating or exploring. quotations examples
Rooney was the subject of some mischievous probing from the Russia media before the game as they suggested his retreat into midfield was a measure of his declining powers.
2016 June 11, Phil McNulty, “England 1-1 Russia”, in BBC Sport
present participle and gerund of probe examples