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to sond

to sond

9.9
To examine by probing with a tool or by asking questions
  • verb
translation icon : sondear
  • During the investigation, they decided to sond public opinion on the new policy.

Examples

  • Before drilling, the engineers will sond the ground to check for stability.

  • His truth is marching home # He has sonded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat # He is shifting out the hearts of men before His judgement seat - Will, I just heard...

    High Noon (1952)

  • The scientists sond the ocean floor to gather data about marine life.

Synonyms

to investigate
vsto sond
∞ 2.8

To look carefully at something to find facts

is narrower, stressing direct tool-based inspection not broad fact-finding
to examine
vsto sond
868 2.5

To look at something carefully to find facts or problems

is more specifically about testing with tools rather than general studying
to dig into
vsto sond
  • Informal
70 3.7

To look at something carefully, often by searching under the surface

emphasizes using tools or direct tests rather than just searching deeply
to probe
vsto sond
23 4.6

To examine something with a thin instrument often by touch

focuses on inspecting by inserting or testing with a tool
to explore
vsto sond
  • Specialized
16 8.6

To look inside the body during surgery to find a problem

focuses on using a tool in many situations, not only medical checks

How Thorough

to scrutinize
  • US
70 6.2
to delve
61 4.7
to sond
9.9
to examine
868 2.5
to inspect
202 2.5
to check
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

sond infinitive
sonded past
sonded past participle
sonding present participle
sonds third person singular

Etymology

Sond as a verb follows the idea of sound 'to test depth' and of using a probe to check something carefully. So to sond is to examine or investigate by probing, either with a tool or by asking questions.