cross-examining (Meaning)
cross-examining
the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility compare direct examination, the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility see also confrontation clause compare direct examination, recross-examination, redirect examination
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cross-examining Sentence Examples
- The attorney cross-examined the witness relentlessly, seeking any inconsistencies in his testimony.
- The prosecutor cross-examined the defendant with laser-like precision, aiming to expose potential motives.
- The journalist cross-examined the politician, challenging his claims and seeking further clarification.
- The teacher cross-examined the student on the topic of historical accuracy, testing their understanding.
- The investigator cross-examined the suspect, gathering crucial information to build a strong case.
- The therapist cross-examined the patient, delving into their past experiences to uncover underlying issues.
- The editor cross-examined the writer, scrutinizing their manuscript for errors and inconsistencies.
- The scientist cross-examined the data, seeking to uncover hidden patterns and draw meaningful conclusions.
- The engineer cross-examined the blueprints, ensuring that every detail was accounted for and the design was sound.
- The historian cross-examined primary sources, verifying their authenticity and gleaning insights into the past.
FAQs About the word cross-examining
the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility compare direct examin
bombarding, besieging, cross-questioning,examining, interrogating, pumping, asking, grilling, questioning, catechizing
answering, replying,responding, remarking,observing, commenting, avoiding,retorting, rejoining, ducking
The attorney cross-examined the witness relentlessly, seeking any inconsistencies in his testimony.
The prosecutor cross-examined the defendant with laser-like precision, aiming to expose potential motives.
The journalist cross-examined the politician, challenging his claims and seeking further clarification.
The teacher cross-examined the student on the topic of historical accuracy, testing their understanding.
