Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cross-examination

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.19 in modern English

Syllables: cross-ex-am-i-na-tion
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

6

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The interrogation or questioning of a witness by the party against whom they have been called and examined, in an attempt to prove or reveal something false or untold during direct examination.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Any intense period of questioning, especially if hostile.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"It is impossible to bring them here for cross-examination; one simply has to conduct one's defence and argue one's case against an invisible opponent, […]"
"When Horsley finished his testimony, Richardson began the cross-examination, which was to last for twenty-six hours over the course of an entire week."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker-der.? Proto-Italic *kruks /*krukis Latin cruxbor. Old Irish crosbor. Old Norse krossbor. Old English cros Middle English cross Middle English cros- English cross- English examination English cross-examination From cross- + examination.

Usage

Inflected Forms

cross-examinations (plural) cross examination (alternative)

Phrases

cross-examine direct examination

Frequently Paired Words

cross-examine direct examination

Synonyms

cross-exam cross-questioning

Questions

What does cross-examination mean?: The interrogation or questioning of a witness by the party against whom they have been called and examined, in an attempt to prove or reveal something false or untold during direct examination.
Where does cross-examination come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker-der.? Proto-Italic *kruks /*krukis Latin cruxbor. Old Irish crosbor. Old Norse krossbor. Old English cros Middle English cross Middle English cros- English cross- English examination English cross-examination From cross- + examination.

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