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cross-examination

NOUN
examination
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audit checking checkup diagnosis experiment exploration inquiry inspection interrogation investigation observation probe questioning questionnaire raid research review scan scrutiny search study survey trial
STRONG
assay battery breakdown canvass catechism dissection exam final grilling inquest inquisition once-over oral perusal quest quiz reconnaissance tryout view
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blue book legwork perlustration the eye third degree written
Antonyms
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ignorance neglect
NOUN
inquiry
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analysis audit examination hearing inspection interrogation investigation probe query question questioning request research scrutiny search study survey
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check disquisition exploration grilling inquest inquisition interrogatory poll pursuit quest
WEAK
Q and A catechizing delving fishing expedition legwork probing quizzing third degree trial balloon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer ignorance neglect reply
NOUN
inquisition
Synonyms
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interrogation
STRONG
inquiry investigation trial
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third degree
NOUN
interrogation
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examination inquiry investigation
NOUN
interrogatory
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STRONG
analysis audit check disquisition examination exploration grilling hearing inquest inquisition inspection interrogation investigation poll probe pursuit query quest question questioning request research scrutiny search study survey
WEAK
Q and A catechizing delving fishing expedition legwork probing quizzing third degree trial balloon
Antonyms
STRONG
answer ignorance neglect reply
NOUN
third degree
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cross-interrogation cross-questioning grilling inquisition interrogation pressure
NOUN
trial
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action arraignment case contest hearing impeachment indictment lawsuit litigation prosecution suit tribunal
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citation claim counterclaim rap seizure
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court action court martial habeas corpus

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During cross-examination of the younger of the two alleged victims, known as Complainant A, Lady Eleanor Donaldson's barrister said his client had "raised the matter" with Sir Jeffrey.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Justice Madlanga stated that his sick note was "useless" and Mogotsi reluctantly returned for cross-examination in May.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

During a tense cross-examination, attorneys for OpenAI asked Musk whether xAI has “distilled” OpenAI’s technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

During his testimony and cross-examination on Tuesday and Wednesday, he looked petty and pugilistic, offering answers inconsistent with his deposition and quibbling with defense attorney William Savitt over yes-or-no questions for hours.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

We decided that instead of giving testimony, I would read a statement from the dock, while the others would testify and go through cross-examination.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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