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.