interrogation

• Sustantivo que designa el acto de interrogar o hacer preguntas, especialmente de manera formal o sistemática, como en un interrogatorio policial o judicial; también se refiere a la emisión de una señal que provoca una respuesta de un transpondedor.

A noun referring to the act of questioning, especially in a formal or systematic manner, such as a sentence of inquiry or a transmission that triggers a response from a transponder.

1. Questioning for informationB1formal

   A sentence or phrase that asks for a reply; a question.

   Interrogación (pregunta)

   • The detective's interrogation was direct and thorough.
   • Her interrogation revealed the truth about the incident.
   • The interrogation lasted for several hours.

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2. Signal transmissionC1formaltechnical

   A transmission that triggers an answering transmission from a transponder.

   Interrogación (transmisión de señal)

   • The radar system sent an interrogation to the aircraft.
   • The transponder responded to the interrogation signal.
   • Interrogation pulses are used in air traffic control.

3. Formal systematic questioningB2formal

   A formal and systematic process of questioning, often used in legal or investigative contexts.

   Interrogatorio formal

   • The police conducted a formal interrogation of the suspect.
   • The interrogation was recorded for legal purposes.
   • He underwent a rigorous interrogation by the committee.

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4. Instance of questioningB1formal

   An act or instance of asking questions.

   Interrogatorio

   • The interrogation of the witness provided new clues.
   • Each interrogation was carefully documented.
   • The interrogation focused on the events of that night.

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