probe
Definitions
A thorough investigation or inquiry into a crime or other matter.
A small device or instrument used to explore, examine, or test something, especially in a medical or scientific context.
To physically explore or examine something with one's hands or an instrument.
Examples
The scientists sent a space probe to explore the surface of Mars.
The police decided to probe deeper into the suspicious financial records.
Synonyms
investigate examine explore scrutinize inquire search analyze