interrogation

• Substantivo que designa o ato de interrogar, questionar ou inquirir alguém, especialmente de forma formal ou sistemática, como em um interrogatório policial. Também pode se referir ao envio de um sinal que provoca uma resposta de um transponder.

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.

   Interrogatório

   • 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.

   Interrogação

   • 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.

   Interrogatório formal e sistemático

   • 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.

   Interrogação

   • 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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