probed

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probed - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Probe \Probe\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Probed; p. pr. & vb. n.
     Probing.] [L. probare to try, examine. See Prove.]
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     1. To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the
        body, with a probe.
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     2. Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine
        thoroughly. --Dryden.
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              The growing disposition to probe the legality of all
              acts, of the crown.                   --Hallam.
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