While he was under 'cross-examination', the defendant admitted that he had lied earlier in court.
an 'examination table' [=a table in a doctor's office on which a patient lies to be examined]
The police made/performed a rigorous 'examination' of the evidence at the crime scene.
(..) about everything. They said you have clinched a deal. They also said that the police hopes to find you in the shortest time. Did the ballistic examination establish a link between the two incidents? - No, it was a witness. - A witness? A young man of good family driving red Monte Carlo. (..)1981 To Kill a Cop