Meaning & Definition of word "Interview"
Interview
/ˈɪntərvjuː/
noun:
- 1. A formal meeting in person, especially one arranged for the purpose of assessing the qualifications of an applicant for a job.
- Example: I have an interview for the marketing manager position on Friday.
- 2. A conversation in which one person asks questions and another person provides answers, often in a formal setting.
- Example: The journalist conducted an interview with the author about her latest book.
verb:
- 1. To hold a formal meeting with someone to ask them questions in order to gather information.
- Example: The committee will interview all the candidates next week.
- 2. To conduct a formal conversation with someone for the purpose of assessment or obtaining information.
- Example: She was selected to interview the CEO during the conference.
Etymology
●Middle French 'entrevue', meaning 'a seeing between'
Common Phrases and Expressions
job interview:
A meeting for the purpose of evaluating a candidate for employment.
informational interview:
A meeting to gather information about a career or industry.
exit interview:
A conversation with an employee leaving a company to understand their experience.
Related Words
investigation:
A detailed inquiry into a particular subject.
recruitment:
The process of finding and hiring candidates for a job.
interrogation:
A formal questioning, especially regarding a crime.
Slang Meanings of interview
Meaning: The pressure of being interviewed.
● Example Sentence: I felt the heat during the interview, it was super intense.
Meaning: A casual or informal questioning session.
● Example Sentence: We had a quick sit-down interview over coffee.