catechization
/ˌkætəkɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The act or process of teaching someone by asking a series of questions, especially about religious or moral principles.
- The catechization of new members in the church took place every Sunday morning.
- The teacher's catechization helped the children understand the core beliefs of their faith.
- Her catechization of the students involved a lively back-and-forth about ethics.
- A thorough or systematic questioning, often to test knowledge or beliefs.
- After a long catechization by the committee, the candidate felt confident about his answers.
- The detective's catechization of the witness lasted over two hours.
- The journalist's catechization of the politician revealed several inconsistencies.
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