interview
[ in-ter-vyoo ]
/ ˈɪn tərˌvyu /
noun
a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person: a job interview.
a meeting or conversation in which a writer or reporter asks questions of one or more persons from whom material is sought for a newspaper story, television broadcast, etc.
the report of such a conversation or meeting.
verb (used with object)
to have an interview with in order to question, consult, or evaluate: to interview a job applicant; to interview the president.
verb (used without object)
to have an interview; be interviewed (sometimes followed by with): She interviewed with eight companies before accepting a job.
to give or conduct an interview: to interview to fill job openings.
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British Dictionary definitions for interview
interview
/ (ˈɪntəˌvjuː) /
noun
a conversation with or questioning of a person, usually conducted for television, radio, or a newspaper
a formal discussion, esp one in which an employer assesses an applicant for a job
verb
to conduct an interview with (someone)
(intr)
to be interviewed, esp for a job
he interviewed well and was given the position
Derived forms of interview
interviewee, noun interviewer, nounWord Origin for interview
C16: from Old French
entrevue; see
inter-,
view