interrogation
Translation
interrogation, questioning
Examples
The interrogation lasted for several hours.
The interrogation lasted for several hours.
He confessed during the police interrogation.
He confessed during the police interrogation.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) the act of formal questioning The interrogation lasted for several hours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: questioning, inquiry, examination
Etymology
From the verb 'interrogate'. The suffix '-tion' denotes an action or state.
Memory Tips
Recognise the '-tion' ending, which turns the verb 'interrogate' into a noun representing the act of questioning.