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cross-ex⋅am⋅ine

  [kraws-ig-zam-in, kros-]
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–verb (used with object), -ined, -in⋅ing.
1. to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely.
2. Law. to examine (a witness called by the opposing side), as for the purpose of discrediting the witness's testimony.

Origin:
1655–65

Related forms:
cross-ex⋅am⋅i⋅na⋅tion, noun
cross-ex⋅am⋅in⋅er, noun
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cross-ex·am·ine   (krôs'ĭg-zām'ĭn, krŏs'-)
v.   cross-ex·am·ined, cross-ex·am·in·ing, cross-ex·am·ines

v.   tr.

  1. To question (a person) closely, especially with regard to answers or information given previously.

  2. Law To question (a witness already examined by the opposing side).

v.   intr.
To question a person closely.
cross'-ex·am'i·na'tion n., cross'-ex·am'in·er n.
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