interrogate

 
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛrəgeɪt/

verb

[with object]
  • 1ask questions of (someone) closely, aggressively, or formally: he was interrogated by MI6
  • 2obtain data from (a computer file, database, storage device, or terminal): an interactive system enables users to interrogate the database
  • (of an electronic device) transmit a signal to (another device, especially one on a vehicle) to obtain information about identity, condition, etc.: a ground-based transmitter sends a signal to interrogate an instrument on the aircraft

Derivatives

interrogator

noun

Origin:

late 15th century: from Latin interrogat- 'questioned', from the verb interrogare, from inter- 'between' + rogare 'ask'

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