interview — A formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntərvjuː/
Example Sentences
- His interview went so badly that he accidentally called the CEO 'mom' twice.
- The reporter will interview the mayor about the new policy tomorrow.
- She prepared for the interview by practicing answers to common questions in front of her cat.
interview
NOUN[/ˈɪntərvjuː/]
A formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person
She sat down for a job interview and answered every question with confidence.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 16th-century French 'entrevue', composed of 'entre' (between) and 'vue' (view or sight). It originally described a meeting between two people who see or observe each other, emphasizing the mutual visual and conversational encounter.
Breakdown
inter- (between) + -view (to see or look). The prefix 'inter-' denotes reciprocal action, while 'view' comes from Old French 'veue', ultimately from Latin 'videre' (to see).
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📝Examples
“His interview went so badly that he accidentally called the CEO 'mom' twice.”
“The reporter will interview the mayor about the new policy tomorrow.”
“She prepared for the interview by practicing answers to common questions in front of her cat.”
“The company interviews candidates through video calls to save time and costs.”
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