interrogation

[ in-ter-uh-gey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of interrogating; questioning.
2. an instance of being interrogated:

   He seemed shaken after his interrogation.

3. a question; inquiry.
4. a written list of questions.
5. an interrogation point; question mark.

interrogation

/ ɪnˌtɛrəˈɡeɪʃən /

noun

1. the technique, practice, or an instance of interrogating
2. a question or query
3. telecomm the transmission of one or more triggering pulses to a transponder

Derived Forms

• inˌterroˈgational, adjective

Other Words From

• in·terro·gation·al adjective
• rein·terro·gation noun
• self-in·terro·gation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of interrogation¹

1350–1400; Middle English interrogacio ( u ) n < Latin interrogātiōn- (stem of interrogātiō ). See interrogate, -ion

Example Sentences

The family navigates racism and growing pains without getting too heavy handed about it; farcical “interrogations” by immigration authorities including Pete Holmes provide additional comic relief.

From Los Angeles Times

The Israeli army published a video purporting to show the interrogation of an ambulance driver who had worked at Kamal Adwan Hospital.

From BBC

Lombardo Palacios was 15 when he confessed to murder following hours of interrogation that employed pressure tactics many experts now say are unreliable.

From Los Angeles Times

He was discharged from the Army, subjected to interrogation and a "humiliating and degrading medical examination" and sent to military prison for four months.

From BBC

Not after what happened in that interrogation room on May 30, 2007.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cross-examination
• examination
• inquiry
• investigation