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interrogation

/ɪntəˈreɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does interrogation mean?

noun

The act of questioning someone, especially in a formal or official manner. A process of questioning someone to obtain information or to determine their guilt or innocence.

Example

"The police conducted a thorough interrogation of the suspect to gather evidence."

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