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Cross-question

To cross-examine; to subject to close questioning.

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Interrogation 76% connected

The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.

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Interrogative 76% connected

Denoting a question; expressed in the form of a question; as, an interrogative sentence; an interrogative pronoun.

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Question 76% connected

The act of asking; interrogation; inquiry; as, to examine by question and answer.

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Cross-examination 70% connected

The interrogating or questioning of a witness by the party against whom he has been called and examined. See Examination.

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Nominal noun · 78% connection

a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb

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Nominal phrase noun · 78% connection

a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb

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a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb

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Predicate noun · 78% connection

one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the predicate contains the verb and its complements

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one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the predicate contains the verb and its complements

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the order of words in a text

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, a , or an . PCP. It is unknown · 78% connection

Specifically (Pros.), to go through with, as a verse, marking and distinguishing the feet of which it is composed; to show, in reading…

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Allegory noun · 78% connection

A figurative sentence or discourse, in which the principal subject is described by another subject resembling it in its properties and…

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Auditor adjective · 78% connection

A person appointed and authorized to audit or examine an account or accounts, compare the charges with the vouchers, examine the parti…

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Bail noun · 78% connection

The top or cross piece ( or either of the two cross pieces) of the wicket.

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Challenge noun · 78% connection

questioning a statement and demanding an explanation; "his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy"

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Cross noun · 78% connection

A monument in the form of a cross, or surmounted by a cross, set up in a public place; as, a market cross; a boundary cross; Charing C…

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Cross-examined imp. & p. p. · 78% connection

of Cross-examine

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Cross-examining p. pr. & vb. n. · 78% connection

of Cross-examine

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Direct examination noun · 78% connection

(law) the initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness

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Enquiry noun · 78% connection

an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"

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Examination noun · 78% connection

formal systematic questioning

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Examine verb · 78% connection

To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully with a view to discover the real character or state of; to subject to inquiry…

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Examining adjective · 78% connection

Having power to examine; appointed to examine; as, an examining committee.

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Furl verb · 78% connection

To draw up or gather into close compass; to wrap or roll, as a sail, close to the yard, stay, or mast, or, as a flag, close to or arou…

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Inquirent adjective · 78% connection

Making inquiry; inquiring; questioning.

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Inquiry noun · 78% connection

The act of inquiring; a seeking for information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.

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Intensive adjective · 78% connection

characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form; "the questioning was intensive"; "intensive care"; "resea…

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Interpellation noun · 78% connection

An act of interpellating, or of demanding of an officer an explanation of his action; imperative or peremptory questioning; a point ra…

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