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- [kraws-ig-zam-in, kros-]
- /krɔs, krɒs ig-ˈza-mən/
- /krɒs ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kraws-ig-zam-in, kros-]
- /krɔs, krɒs ig-ˈza-mən/
Definitions of cross-examine word
- verb cross-examine When a lawyer cross-examines someone during a trial or hearing, he or she questions them about the evidence that they have already given. 3
- verb cross-examine to examine (a witness for the opposing side), as in attempting to discredit his testimony 3
- verb cross-examine to examine closely or relentlessly 3
- verb transitive cross-examine to question closely 3
- verb transitive cross-examine to question (a witness produced by the opposing side) as in order to challenge the truthfulness of previous testimony 3
- verb with object cross-examine to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely. 1
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Origin of cross-examine
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-examine
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cross-examine 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for cross-examine
verb cross-examine
- catechize — to teach or examine by means of questions and answers
- check — Check is also a noun.
- debrief — When someone such as a soldier, diplomat, or astronaut is debriefed, they are asked to give a report on an operation or task that they have just completed.
- grill — a grating or openwork barrier, as for a gate, usually of metal and often of decorative design.
- inquire — to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person.
Top questions with cross-examine
- how to cross-examine?
- how to cross-examine a witness?
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