Interview
ˈɪntərvjuː
Definitions
2 meaningsA meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation or to obtain information.
ˈɪntərvjuː
A formal meeting, usually between one or more people, to evaluate someone (as a job candidate)
I have an interview for a new job next week.
💡 Simply: An interview is like a special chat where someone asks you questions to find out more about you, like for a job or a story.
👶 For kids: An interview is when someone asks you questions to learn about you.
More Examples
The interview was conducted by a panel of experts.
She gave an interview about her latest book.
How It's Used
"The job interview went well, and I'm optimistic about getting the position."
"The journalist conducted an interview with the CEO."
To question (someone) formally or thoroughly in order to obtain information.
ˈɪntərvjuː
To question someone for an interview.
The journalist interviewed the witness about the crime.
💡 Simply: To interview is when you ask someone questions to get information or to learn about them, like asking a friend about their day.
👶 For kids: To interview means to ask someone questions.
More Examples
The company will interview potential candidates.
We plan to interview several experts on the subject.
How It's Used
"The reporter interviewed the eyewitness."
"The hiring manager will interview all the candidates."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
exit interview
An interview conducted with an employee who is leaving a company.
"The HR department conducts an exit interview to learn about the employee's experience."
job interview
An interview conducted to assess a candidate for a job position.
"I have a job interview scheduled for tomorrow morning."
From Middle French entrevue, meaning 'a meeting', from entrevoir 'to see one another'. Ultimately from Latin inter 'between' and videre 'to see'.
The word 'interview' became widely adopted during the 19th century, initially associated with journalistic practices.
Memory tip
Think of an 'inter' (between) 'view' of people to understand a person.
Word Origin
"to see one another, meet"