interrogation

in-ter-ro-ga-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The act of questioning someone formally and intensively, especially by police or military authorities.

  2. 2.

    A formal session of questioning.

  3. 3.

    A question or inquiry.

Forms

plural: interrogations

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    interrogation room — A room specifically designed for questioning suspects
  • •
    interrogation techniques — Methods used during questioning
  • •
    under interrogation — Being questioned formally

Related words

See also: interrogate, interrogated, question
Synonyms: cross-examination, grilling, inquiry, questioning

Etymology

From Latin interrogatio ("a question, inquiry"), from interrogare ("to ask, question").