interrogation
noun
in·ter·ro·ga·tion
in-ˌter-ə-ˈgā-shən 
plural interrogations
: the act of interrogating someone or something: such as
a
: a formal and systematic questioning
She conducted a skillful interrogation of the witness.
It was old-fashioned interrogation and eavesdropping that first led U.S. intelligence agents to the … plotters.—
Michael Isikoff
Michael IsikoffAnd during interrogation, instead of just listening for inconsistencies in what is said, agents are being taught to look for minute physical reactions on the faces of people being questioned.—Ann Davis et al.
Ann Davis et al.
b
: the sending of an electronic signal intended to trigger a particular response from something (such as a transponder)
The airborne equipment measures the time between the interrogation and the return signal, and converts this time measurement into a mileage reading on our instrument panel, on either a dial or digital counter.—Joseph W. Benkert
Joseph W. BenkertExamples of interrogation in a Sentence
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As the marketing shows, there’s a big interrogation scene between the two of you.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 July 2024
In September 2022, Pierson announced his office will limit the filing of criminal charges on any case in which the primary evidence against the suspect consists of a confession obtained through the use of threats, deception or psychologically manipulative interrogation tactics.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 28 June 2024
Dahl’s worry for her two boys deepened with each interrogation.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
Years After Murder Exoneration, Amanda Knox Hosts TV Show About Women Who've Been Publicly Shamed
During her 2007 interrogation, Knox signed two statements prepared by police that pinned the murder on Lumumba.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 July 2024
In September 2022, Pierson announced his office will limit the filing of criminal charges on any case in which the primary evidence against the suspect consists of a confession obtained through the use of threats, deception or psychologically manipulative interrogation tactics.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 28 June 2024
Dahl’s worry for her two boys deepened with each interrogation.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
Years After Murder Exoneration, Amanda Knox Hosts TV Show About Women Who've Been Publicly Shamed
During her 2007 interrogation, Knox signed two statements prepared by police that pinned the murder on Lumumba.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
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“Interrogation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interrogation. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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