interview (ˈɪntəˌvjuː) n

 interview (ˈɪntəˌvjuː)

n

1. (Broadcasting) a conversation with or questioning of a person, usually conducted for television, radio, or a newspaper

2. (Industrial Relations & HR Terms) a formal discussion, esp one in which an employer assesses an applicant for a job

vb

3. to conduct an interview with (someone)

4. (intr) to be interviewed, esp for a job: he interviewed well and was given the position.

[C16: from Old French entrevue; see inter-, view]

ˌinterviewˈee n ˈinterˌviewer n

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in•ter•view (ˈɪn tərˌvyu) 

n.

1. a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person: a job interview.

2.

a. a conversation or meeting in which a writer or reporter obtains information from one or more persons for a news story,broadcast, etc.

b. the report of such a conversation.

v.t.

3. to have an interview with.

v.i.

4. to have an interview; be interviewed (sometimes fol. by with).

5. to give or conduct an interview.

[1505–15; earlier enterview < Middle French entrevue, n. use of feminine of entrevu, past participle of entrevoir to glimpse; see inter-, view]

in′ter•view`a•ble, adj.

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