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    interrogation
    /ɪnˌtɛrəˈɡeɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the action of interrogating or the process of being interrogated: "would he keep his mouth shut under interrogation?"

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  2. Interrogation is a process of asking someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence. It can also refer to a computing process of getting information from a computer or electronic device.

  3. Learn the meaning of interrogation as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Interrogation can refer to a formal questioning or a signal to trigger a response.

  4. Learn the meaning of interrogation as a noun, with synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use interrogation in different contexts, such as questioning someone or a computer.

  5. noun. the act of interrogating; questioning. an instance of being interrogated: He seemed shaken after his interrogation. a question; inquiry. a written list of questions. an interrogation point; question mark. interrogation. / ɪnˌtɛrəˈɡeɪʃən /.

  6. An interrogation can mean a single question or a series of questions. Police stations usually have interrogation rooms for questioning suspects. When someone is doing an interrogation, they're looking for answers, and it's usually about something very serious.

  7. Learn the meaning of interrogation as a noun, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Find out how to use interrogation in different contexts, such as questioning, inquiry, or telecommunications.

  8. to ask someone many questions in a formal situation, often in a forceful way that can be seen as threatening: We were stopped at the border and interrogated for hours by the police. interrogation. noun [ C/U ] us / ɪnˌter·əˈɡeɪ·ʃən / [ C ] Police brought in the suspect for a lengthy interrogation.