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cross-examine

American  
[kraws-ig-zam-in, kros-] / ˈkrɔs ɪgˈzæm ɪn, ˈkrɒs- /

verb (used with object)

cross-examined, cross-examining

  1. to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely.

  2. Law. to examine (a witness called by the opposing side), as for the purpose of discrediting the witness's testimony.

cross-examine British  

verb

  1. law to examine (a witness for the opposing side), as in attempting to discredit his testimony Compare examine-in-chief

  2. to examine closely or relentlessly

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Other Word Forms

  • cross-examination noun
  • cross-examiner noun
  • uncross-examined adjective

Etymology

Origin of cross-examine

First recorded in 1655–65

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