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probeA small utility program that is used to investigate, or test, the status of a system, network or Web site. Probes are mostly used for lawful purposes to determine if a device is functional. They can also be used by crackers to locate weaknesses in the system. A Web probe analyzes a Web site and reports data such as response time, security protocols supported and type of Web server. See ping. probe 1. Surgery a slender and usually flexible instrument for exploring a wound, sinus, etc. 2. Electronics a lead connecting to or containing a measuring or monitoring circuit used for testing 3. Electronics a conductor inserted into a waveguide or cavity resonator to provide coupling to an external circuit 4. any of various devices that provide a coupling link, esp a flexible tube extended from an aircraft to link it with another so that it can refuel
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Since then, people have been to the moon and back, sent space probes to Mars and Saturn, and constructed an international space station. 95) includes the latest astronomy findings with new images from the Hubble Space telescope and latest space probes as it attends to a visually exciting, yet easy scientific expose with lay readers in mind. They conclude in 2000 with the Pioneer space probes and the nascent International Space Station. |
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