interview
interview Lexical Profile
interview Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A formal meeting, either in person or conducted remotely, in which an applicant is asked questions to assess their suitability for a job, academic program, or position.
"She spent the entire weekend preparing for her upcoming job interview at the engineering firm."
A structured conversation in which a journalist, researcher, or host asks questions of one or more individuals to obtain information, opinions, or personal stories for publication, broadcast, or analysis.
"The prime minister gave a candid television interview regarding the new economic policy."
• verb
To question or evaluate a candidate formally in order to determine their qualifications and suitability for employment or admission.
"The hiring committee plans to interview five finalists for the director role next week."
To ask questions of a person in a formal conversation to gather statements, insights, or facts for a news report, broadcast, or research study.
"The historian traveled across the country to interview witnesses of the landmark civil rights march."
To participate or answer questions as a candidate in a formal evaluation for a job or position.
"He interviewed for three different fellowships before accepting an offer in Boston."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 16th century from Middle French 'entrevue', a verbal noun from 's'entrevoir' meaning 'to see each other' or 'to visit one another briefly', composed of 'entre-' (between) and 'voir' (to see, from Latin 'videre').