Interrogation - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Interrogation :  (noun)
1: a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations" [syn: question, interrogative, interrogative sentence]
2: a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder
3: formal systematic questioning [syn: examination, interrogatory]
4: an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present" [syn: question, inquiry, enquiry, query] [ant: answer]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Interrogation : \In*ter`ro*ga"tion\, n. [L. interrogatio: cf. F. interrogation.] 1. The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.

2. A question put; an inquiry.

3. A point, mark, or sign, thus [?], indicating that the sentence with which it is connected is a question. It is used to express doubt, or to mark a query. Called also interrogation point.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Interrogation

jaxrolo: I just upgraded my Interrogation Room. It's go time! http://snods.com/ #SNODS
HeatherSCarr: @jrcprc RT haha how are you doing>>I am doing fabulous as I always am..I still like the Interrogation scene when Mariska is speaking Spanish
steverarnold: Last lecture of 2009 out of the way. Expected a bit more hostile Interrogation. A bit disappointing...
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