verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To question (someone) closely in order to verify facts, or information previously given. transitive
2. 2
   To question a trial witness who has already been questioned by the other side. intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

cross questioncross-examcross-interrogatecross-questionexaminego over

Example

More examples

"The defense may now cross-examine the witness."

Etymology

From cross- + examine.

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