Definition of interrogation Interrogation

/ɪntɛˌɹʌgejˈʃʌn/ - [interugeyshun] - in•ter•ro•ga•tion

We found 11 definitions of interrogation from 4 different sources.

What does interrogation mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: interrogations
interrogation - formal systematic questioning
		examination, interrogatory
		inquiring, questioning a request for information
		catechism an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
		deposition the act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a position or office
		inquisition a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals)
		third degree interrogation often accompanied by torture to extort information or a confession
		cross-examination (law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
		direct examination (law) the initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness
		redirect examination, reexamination (law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination
		interview the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists; "my interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds"
interrogation - a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder
		transmission the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
interrogation - an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"
		question, inquiry, enquiry, query
		inquiring, questioning a request for information
interrogation - a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
		question, interrogative, interrogative sentence
		sentence a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language; "he always spoke in grammatical sentences"
		cross-question a question asked in cross-examination
		leading question a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examination

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Wiktionary

interrogation (Noun)
The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.
interrogation (Noun)
A question put; an inquiry.
interrogation (Noun)
A point, mark, or sign, thus ?, indicating that the sentence with which it is connected is a question. It is used to express doubt, or to mark a query. Called also interrogation point.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

interrogation (n.)
The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.
interrogation (n.)
A question put; an inquiry.
interrogation (n.)
A point, mark, or sign, thus [?], indicating that the sentence with which it is connected is a question. It is used to express doubt, or to mark a query. Called also interrogation point.