interrogation
/ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: interrogations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of interrogating or questioning; an examination by questions; an inquiry.
Noun
Examples
There is no interrogation in his eyes / Or in the hands, quiet over the horse's neck, / And the eyes watchful, waiting, perceiving, indifferent.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A question put; an inquiry.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “interrogation” mean?
The act of interrogating or questioning; an examination by questions; an inquiry.
Is “interrogation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.