General term for a thorough investigation or inquiry, often used in journalism, research, or formal contexts.
The media launched a probe into the government's response.
内部監査チームが不正のプローブを行っている。
The internal audit team is conducting an investigation into the fraud.
A physical device used for measuring, testing, or sensing, such as electric, magnetic, or sonic probes.
温度プローブを液体に挿入して測定する。
Insert the temperature probe into the liquid to measure.
この超音波プローブは高精度で欠陥を検出できる。
This ultrasonic probe can detect defects with high precision.
Medical instrument for exploring wounds, cavities, or during surgery.
外科医は傷の深さを調べるためにプローブを使った。
The surgeon used a probe to examine the depth of the wound.
probe (biochemistry); probing molecule
A molecule used to detect or bind to a specific target in biochemical assays.
蛍光プローブを用いて細胞内のカルシウム濃度を可視化した。
We visualized intracellular calcium concentration using a fluorescent probe.