examine : Idioms & Phrases

• verb question closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side
  cross question.
  
  • The witness was cross-examined by the defense

WordNet

Cross"-ex*am"ine transitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Cross-examined present participle & verbal noun Cross-examining

Definitions

1. (Low) To examine or question, as a witness who has been called and examined by the opposite party. "The opportunity to cross-examine the witnesses." Kent.

Webster 1913

• verb question after cross-examination by opposing counsel
  
  • re-examine one's witness

WordNet

• adjective given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
  introspective; introverted.
  

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