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catechization

catechization

9.8
Asking someone many questions to get information or make sure they understand
  • noun
  • /ˌkætɪkɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Formal
: interrogatorio
  • The teacher's catechization of the students ensured everyone understood the lesson.

Examples

  • During the interview, the suspect faced a lengthy catechization by the police.

  • Her parents' catechization about her college choices helped her make an informed decision.

  • Her parents' catechization about her plans made her feel nervous.

  • The teacher conducted a thorough catechization of the students.

  • During the catechization, many questions were asked.

  • The teacher's catechization of the students ensured everyone understood the lesson.

  • During the interview, the suspect faced a lengthy catechization by the police to clarify the events.

Synonyms

interrogation
vscatechization
  • Formal
295 5.1

A set of formal questions asked to get information during an investigation

focuses more on checking understanding as well as getting information
inquiry
vscatechization
157 3.9

An act of asking questions to get information

is narrower, focusing on close questions to check understanding or facts
examination
vscatechization
  • Formal
65 2.9

Formal questioning of a person in an official or academic setting

is used more to probe understanding closely rather than only to test
inquisition
vscatechization
14 7.9

A harsh, long questioning that invades someone's privacy

is less aggressive in tone, focusing on careful close questioning to ensure understanding

How Questioning

interrogation
  • Formal
295 5.1
catechization
  • Formal
9.8
interview
  • Formal
∞ 2.1
to question
375 1.0

Surface Forms

catechization singular
catechizations plural

Morphology

catechization = catechize (transparent) = catech + ize + ation

This sense is a nominalization of 'catechize' focusing on the 'questioning closely' sense, so the formation is a direct noun from the verb.

Etymology

A helpful way to remember catechization is to think of a teacher asking many questions, because it comes from the same root as catechism and the old Greek katecheo, meaning 'to teach by speaking'. That's why catechization can also mean close questioning to check someone's understanding or to get information.