Interview
WordNet
noun
(1) A conference (usually with someone important)
"He had a consultation with the judge"
"He requested an audience with the king"
(2) The questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
"My interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds"
verb
(3) Conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
(4) Discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation
"We interviewed the job candidates"
(5) Go for an interview in the hope of being hired
"The job candidate interviewed everywhere"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From entreveue (French: entrevue), from entreveer (entre- "inter-" + veeir "to see").
Noun
- A formal meeting, in person, for the assessment of a candidate or applicant.
- It was a dreadful interview; I have no hope of getting the job.
- A conversation in which facts or opinions are sought.
- The reporter gave the witness an interview.
- The account of such a conversation.
- The interview was printed the next day.
- (U.S. police usage) An interrogation of a suspect or party in a police investigation.
Verb
- To obtain an interview with someone; and to have an interview.
- He interviewed the witness.
- The witness was interviewed.