1. a person who investigates or examines something thoroughly
2. a thin instrument used for exploring or examining something
Usage: medical; scientific

Examples

• The government prober uncovered evidence of corruption in the agency.
• As a skilled prober, she asked the right questions to get to the truth.
• The detective was known as a thorough prober of criminal cases.
• The surgeon used a thin prober to examine the wound.
• The dental prober helped locate cavities between teeth.
• Scientists employed a special prober to test the soil samples.