interrogation meaning and definition

INTERROGATION noun

Definition of interrogation (noun)

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