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- [kraws-ig-zam-in, kros-]
- /krɔs, krɒs ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən/
- /krɒs ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kraws-ig-zam-in, kros-]
- /krɔs, krɒs ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən/
Definitions of cross-examination word
- verb with object cross-examination to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely. 1
- verb with object cross-examination Law. to examine (a witness called by the opposing side), as for the purpose of discrediting the witness's testimony. 1
- noun cross-examination law: interrogate witness 1
- noun cross-examination (law) The interrogating or questioning of a witness by the party against whom he or she has been called and examined. See examination. 0
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Origin of cross-examination
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65
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Parts of speech for Cross-examination
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cross-examination popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for cross-examination
noun cross-examination
- checkup — A checkup is a medical examination by your doctor or dentist to make sure that there is nothing wrong with your health.
- scan — to glance at or over or read hastily: to scan a page.
- probe — to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
- questionnaire — a list of questions, usually printed, submitted for replies that can be analyzed for usable information: a questionnaire used in market research.
- review — a form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.
Antonyms for cross-examination
noun cross-examination
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
- reply — followup
- acquittal — Acquittal is a formal declaration in a court of law that someone who has been accused of a crime is innocent.
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