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cross-examination

cross-ex·am·ine
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kraws-ig-zam-in, kros-]
    • /krɔs, krɒs ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən/
    • /krɒs ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.

Top questions with cross-examination

  • what is cross-examination?

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