noun

interrogation

interrogation, questioning

The suspect underwent a long interrogation.

The suspect underwent a long interrogation.

Her interrogation of the data revealed a new pattern.

Her interrogation of the data revealed a new pattern.

((of sb.)) an act of questioning (sb.) formally The interrogation of the witness lasted for hours.

Synonyms: questioning, inquiry, examination

From Latin 'inter-' (between) + 'rogare' (to ask). The core idea is asking questions.

Think of a police officer asking questions, getting 'in between' the suspect and the truth.

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