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prober

prober

1 6.3
A person or machine that closely examines things to find problems
  • noun
  • /ˈproʊbər/
translation icon : investigador
  • A skilled prober questioned the witnesses thoroughly during the investigation.
  • probers say

Examples

  • Initiate probers.

    Baby Geniuses (1999)

  • FIAP: Microelectronics for Mid-Infrared Through Terahertz. Gmachl, Prober, Shaner, Tredicucci, Schmidt.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The prober examined the evidence closely to uncover any hidden details.

  • The prober used advanced techniques to investigate the source of the leak.

Synonyms

researcher
vsprober
693 2.7

A person who studies something carefully to find new information

is about close examination in general, not limited to formal research work
observer
vsprober
305 2.8

A person who watches and notices things, often to give expert opinion

implies active close investigation by person or device rather than passive watching
inspector
vsprober
254 2.9

A person who checks buildings or factories to make sure they are safe and follow rules

covers close investigation in many contexts, not only rule checking
examiner
vsprober
83 3.4

A person who carefully looks at things to find information

focuses on close investigation by a person or device rather than formal testing
investigator
vsprober
68 3.6

A person who studies facts and evidence to find the truth

is broader, applying to any person or device that inspects closely
checker
vsprober
34 3.0

A person or machine that finds mistakes in facts, writing and products

is a wider term for close inspection, not only accuracy checks
profiler
vsprober
  • Specialized
27 6.1

A person who studies crime evidence and behaviour to suggest likely habits of a suspect

is broader, covering any close examination beyond pattern finding
analyzer
vsprober
  • Specialized
13 4.2

A machine that tests substances or data to find what they contain

can be a person or device doing close investigation, not only instruments
scrutinizer
vsprober
  • US
1 6.8

A person who checks things very carefully, like reports or votes

is the general term for any close examination by person or tool
delver
vsprober
8.1

A person who studies a subject very carefully to find new facts

is the more general form of close examination, not only deep study

Antonyms

ignorer
8.5

A person who does not pay attention to people or things on purpose

How Thorough

investigator
68 3.6
detective
∞ 2.7
prober
1 6.3
inspector
254 2.9
observer
305 2.8

Surface Forms

prober singular
probers plural

Morphology

prober = probe (transparent) = probe + er

Standard agent nominalization from the verb 'probe' with the productive suffix '-er', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Prober comes from the old Latin verb probare, which means 'to test' or 'to prove' and is related to the English word prove. So a prober is a person or a device that 'tests' or checks something closely to find the truth or any hidden problem.