cross-examination
noun
cross-ex·am·i·na·tion ˈkrȯs-ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən 
: 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
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During his cross-examination, Gross raised issues about other possible sources of infection at KU Med. —
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 Becker noted representatives of the state’s attorney’s office and the county’s Land Use Department informed him cross-examination would not be allowed. —Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Moss’ cross-examination undercut the credibility of the government’s main cooperating witness, Perera, who was not charged with Rivera and co-defendant Esther Nuhfer, a Miami political consultant. —Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026 Collier also said the hearing lacked due processes, like cross-examination. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cross-examination
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 Becker noted representatives of the state’s attorney’s office and the county’s Land Use Department informed him cross-examination would not be allowed. —Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Moss’ cross-examination undercut the credibility of the government’s main cooperating witness, Perera, who was not charged with Rivera and co-defendant Esther Nuhfer, a Miami political consultant. —Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026 Collier also said the hearing lacked due processes, like cross-examination. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cross-examination
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“Cross-examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/cross-examination. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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