C1 verb Formel

semiprobine

/ˌsɛmiˈproʊbaɪn/

To conduct a preliminary or partial investigation into a system, process, or subject to assess initial conditions or feasibility. It is typically used in technical or analytical contexts to describe a non-exhaustive initial scan performed before committing to a full-scale inquiry.

Exemples

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1

I decided to semiprobine the engine myself before taking the car to a professional mechanic.

I decided to do a quick, partial check of the engine myself before taking the car to a professional mechanic.

2

The ethics committee will semiprobine the proposed study to identify any immediate regulatory concerns.

The ethics committee will perform a preliminary review of the proposed study to identify any immediate regulatory concerns.

3

Just semiprobine the situation before you jump to any wild conclusions.

Just do a bit of a preliminary check on the situation before you jump to any wild conclusions.

Famille de mots

Nom
semiprobination
Verb
semiprobine
Adverbe
semiprobinely
Adjectif
semiprobinary
Apparenté
semiprobist
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'semi' truck 'probing' a narrow bridge; it's a careful, partial entry to see if the whole thing can pass through later.

Quiz rapide

The quality control team will ___ the batch for defects before the full inspection begins tomorrow.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : semiprobine

Exemples

1

I decided to semiprobine the engine myself before taking the car to a professional mechanic.

everyday

I decided to do a quick, partial check of the engine myself before taking the car to a professional mechanic.

2

The ethics committee will semiprobine the proposed study to identify any immediate regulatory concerns.

formal

The ethics committee will perform a preliminary review of the proposed study to identify any immediate regulatory concerns.

3

Just semiprobine the situation before you jump to any wild conclusions.

informal

Just do a bit of a preliminary check on the situation before you jump to any wild conclusions.

4

In this paper, we semiprobine the existing literature to establish a baseline for our new methodology.

academic

In this paper, we partially survey the existing literature to establish a baseline for our new methodology.

5

Our analysts need to semiprobine the emerging market trends before we finalize the quarterly budget.

business

Our analysts need to conduct a preliminary assessment of emerging market trends before we finalize the quarterly budget.

Famille de mots

Nom
semiprobination
Verb
semiprobine
Adverbe
semiprobinely
Adjectif
semiprobinary
Apparenté
semiprobist

Collocations courantes

semiprobine the data to perform a partial check of the data
semiprobine for errors to scan partially for mistakes
semiprobine the infrastructure to conduct a preliminary check of the infrastructure
semiprobine initially to perform an initial partial investigation
semiprobine the results to do a quick review of the results

Phrases Courantes

semiprobine the waters

to test a situation partially or tentatively

fail to semiprobine

to neglect performing a preliminary check

a quick semiprobine

a fast, initial investigation

Souvent confondu avec

semiprobine vs probation

Probation refers to a trial period for a person's conduct, whereas semiprobine is a partial investigation of a thing or process.

semiprobine vs probe

A probe is usually a deep, thorough investigation, while semiprobine implies the investigation is only partial or 'semi'.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word specifically when you want to emphasize that the investigation is intentional but limited in scope. It is most effective in technical or administrative writing where distinguishing between a 'check' and a 'deep dive' is necessary.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use this word as a synonym for 'glance' or 'look,' but semiprobine requires a systematic, albeit partial, investigative intent.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'semi' truck 'probing' a narrow bridge; it's a careful, partial entry to see if the whole thing can pass through later.

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Origine du mot

A modern construction combining the Latin prefix 'semi-' (half/partially) with the English verb 'probe' (to examine or test).

Modèles grammaticaux

Transitive verb: takes a direct object (e.g., 'semiprobine the system') Regular conjugation: semiprobined (past), semiprobinning (present participle)
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Contexte culturel

The term is primarily used in specialized English-language proficiency tests or technical diagnostic manuals to describe procedural hierarchy.

Quiz rapide

The quality control team will ___ the batch for defects before the full inspection begins tomorrow.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : semiprobine

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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